Basic Details Surname Franks Forenames Leonard Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War - civilians Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) R/O Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Wireless Operator Death and Burial details Country of death at sea Year of death 1941 Month of death February Day of death 24 Age at death 27 Manner of death as stated lost at sea Manner of death reference Killed in Action