Basic Details Surname Aris Forenames John Copland Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes 1). Died on HMS Nigeria which was torpedoed during convoy to Malta. 2). Remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent, England. Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Nigeria Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Able Seaman Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Able Seaman Death and Burial details Year of death 1942 Month of death August Day of death 12 Manner of death reference Killed in Action