Basic Details Surname Gordon Forenames James T Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Torpedoed Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Merchant Marine Unit (Primary - Stated) Mercantile Marine Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Engineer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Mercantile Marine Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Engineer Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death August Day of death 20 Manner of death reference Other