Basic Details Surname Firth Forenames John Robert Davidson 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) Able Seaman Death and Burial details Country of death at sea Year of death 1942 Month of death May Day of death 16 Age at death 29 Manner of death as stated Lost through enemy action Manner of death reference Killed in Action