Basic Details Surname Swanson Forenames William Arthur Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War - civilians Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) SS Tinhow Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Chief Officer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Chief Officer Death and Burial details Country of death at sea Year of death 1943 Month of death May Day of death 11 Age at death 36 Manner of death as stated Lost at Sea Manner of death reference Killed in Action