Basic Details Surname Rogers Forenames William John 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) R.A. Our References Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Artillery Death and Burial details Year of death 1942 Month of death October Day of death 30 Manner of death as stated lost hinslife at sea on his way home from West Africa when his ship was sunk by enemy