Basic Details Surname MacLachan Forenames Alexander Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) M.N. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Death and Burial details Year of death 1940 Month of death November Day of death 5 Age at death 26 Manner of death as stated Drowned at sea Manner of death reference Killed in Action