Basic Details Surname Malan Forenames Charles Caesar De Merindol Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Navy (RN) Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Navy Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) H.M.S. Opal Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieutenant-Commander Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Opal Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Commander Death and Burial details Country of death At Sea Year of death 1918 Month of death January Day of death 12 Age at death 31 Manner of death as stated Drowned - ship lost at sea after grounding in very heavy weather with a violent snow storm raging. Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Relationships Son in law of the Revd John Henry Astley, MA and Sophia Ridgway Astley