Basic Details Surname Alderton Forenames John Michael Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Yangtse Incident (1949) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) RN Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Surgeon Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Honourable Artillery Company Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Surgeon Lieutenant Death and Burial details Town of death Yangtse River Year of death 1949 Month of death April Day of death 20 Age at death 24 Manner of death as stated Killed Manner of death reference Killed in Action