Basic Details Surname Watson Forenames William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) SS Helmspey Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Able Seaman Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Able Seaman Death and Burial details Year of death 1943 Month of death February Day of death 11 Age at death 27 Manner of death as stated Lost off Cape Town Manner of death reference Missing