Basic Details Surname Paterson Forenames James Ernest Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Engineer Death and Burial details Year of death 1942 Month of death October Day of death 8 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated Lost by enemy action at sea