Basic Details Surname Gourlay Forenames Graham 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) HMS Royal Oak Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) AB Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Royal Oak Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Able Seaman Death and Burial details Year of death 1939 Month of death October Day of death 14 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated By the sinking of HMS Royal Oak Manner of death reference Killed in Action