Basic Details Surname Venners Forenames Thomas Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Service number P/SSX 17700 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Navy Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Courageous Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Able Seaman Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Courageous Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Able Seaman Death and Burial details Year of death 1939 Month of death September Day of death 17 Age at death 20 Manner of death reference Killed in Action