Basic Details Surname Wright Forenames William Henry Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War - civilians Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Mercantile Marine Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Chief Steward Death and Burial details Year of death 1940 Month of death August Day of death 8 Manner of death as stated Torpedoed