Basic Details Surname Laing Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Stated) HMT ASIA Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Engineman Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Engineman Death and Burial details Country of death Not Stated on Memorial Country of burial Not Stated on Memorial Cemetery Not Stated on Memorial Year of death 1917 Month of death September Day of death 12 Manner of death as stated Mined while engaging in rescuing survivors from torpedoes ship Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial