Basic Details Surname Wardlaw Forenames Alexander Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) H.M.S. Q25 Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Wireless Operator Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Wireless Operator Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death May Day of death 20 Age at death 22 Manner of death as stated Drowned in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action