Basic Details Surname Nicolson Forenames John Murdo 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 Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Seaman Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Seaman Death and Burial details Country of death at sea Year of death 1939 Month of death November Day of death 23 Age at death 35 Manner of death as stated Lost Manner of death reference Killed in Action