Basic Details Surname Patterson Forenames Alexander 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) RNR Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death December Day of death 21 Age at death 18 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action