Basic Details Surname Brydson Forenames William Candlish 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) Master Mariner Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Master Mariner Death and Burial details Country of death at sea Country of burial West Africa Town of burial Takoradi Year of death 1944 Month of death February Day of death 22 Age at death 38 Manner of death as stated Through enemy action Manner of death reference Killed in Action