Basic Details Surname Kirkpatrick Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War - civilians Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) MN Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Radio Officer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Radio Officer Death and Burial details Country of death Italy Town of death off Syracuse, Sicily Year of death 1943 Month of death July Age at death 22 Manner of death as stated Lost through enemy action Manner of death reference Killed in Action