Basic Details Surname Duncan Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Stated) MV Otaio Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Refrig.Engineer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Engineer Death and Burial details Year of death 1941 Month of death August Day of death 28 Age at death 40 Manner of death as stated Lost at sea through enemy action, in Atlantic. Manner of death reference Killed in Action