Basic Details Surname Irving Forenames James Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Goff War Second World War - civilians Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Merchant Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Chief Engineer Officer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Death and Burial details Year of death 1940 Month of death October Day of death 3 Age at death 67 Manner of death as stated Lost life at sea