Basic Details Surname Strachan Forenames Alexander L 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) Navy (RN) Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Surgeon Probationer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Death and Burial details Year of death 1916 Month of death October Day of death 23 Manner of death reference Other