Basic Details Surname Thompson Forenames Ralph Gender Not stated on memorial Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Master Mariner Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Master Mariner Death and Burial details Country of death Italy Town of death Syracus Year of death 1945 Month of death July Day of death 25 Age at death 28 Manner of death as stated Killed by enemy action