Basic Details Surname Paterson Forenames George Douglas Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) SS Ockla Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Death and Burial details Town of death off the Coast of Bombay Year of death 1917 Month of death July Day of death 29 Age at death 29 Manner of death as stated Lost his life when his ship was mined Manner of death reference Killed in Action