Basic Details Surname Soutar Forenames William Nicoll Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) H.M.A.S. "Sydney" Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Australian Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMAS Sydney Death and Burial details Year of death 1941 Month of death November Day of death 19 Age at death 35 Manner of death as stated Lost at sea by enemy action Manner of death reference Killed in Action