Basic Details Surname Merlen Forenames Albert Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Stated) Cargo LONGWY Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Matelot de 2e classe Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Service Death and Burial details Country of death Scotland Country of burial Lost at sea, no grave Town of burial Lost at sea, no grave Cemetery Lost at sea, no grave Year of death 1917 Month of death November Day of death 4 Manner of death as stated Cargo LONGWY torpedoed by UC-75 Manner of death reference Killed in Action