Basic Details Surname Johnston Forenames Alexander Keith 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) H.M.S. Defence Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Defence Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Assistant Paymaster Death and Burial details Cemetery Plymouth Naval Memorial Year of death 1916 Month of death May Day of death 31 Age at death 34 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action