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