Basic Details Surname Swanston Forenames Robert Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War - civilians Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Skipper Death and Burial details Country of death at sea Year of death 1945 Month of death September Day of death 21 Age at death 43 Manner of death as stated Lost Manner of death reference Killed in Action