Basic Details Surname Percy Forenames John 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) 4th Gordon Highlanders Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) C.S.M. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Gordon Highlanders Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Colour Sergeant (Colour Sergeant Major) Death and Burial details Year of death 1940 Month of death June Day of death 17 Age at death 41 Manner of death as stated Lost off S.S. Lancastria Manner of death reference Killed in Action