Basic Details Surname Woods Forenames John R Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Merchant Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Year of death 1940 Month of death December Day of death 17 Manner of death as stated Lost at sea by enemy action Manner of death reference Killed in Action