Basic Details Surname Golightly Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War - civilians Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Merchant Navy Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Garrison Artillery Death and Burial details Year of death 1941 Month of death August Day of death 23 Age at death 27 Manner of death as stated lost at sea