Basic Details Surname Pearne Forenames Edward George 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) Second Engineer Death and Burial details Country of death at sea Year of death 1941 Month of death January Day of death 23 Age at death 54 Manner of death as stated Killed by enemy action Manner of death reference Killed in Action