Basic Details Surname Colgan Forenames Thomas Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War - civilians Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Australian Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Stated) USS Elisha Whitney Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Fireman Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Australian Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) USS Elisha Whitney Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Fireman Death and Burial details Year of death 1946 Month of death February Day of death 7 Age at death 30