Basic Details Surname Lillie Forenames John Usher 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) SS EARL OF ELGIN Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) SS Earl Of Elgin Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death December Day of death 7 Manner of death as stated LOST AT SEA Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Address 53 BRINKBURN STREET, EAST HOWDON