Basic Details Surname Allen Forenames J D Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Merchant Navy Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Garrison Artillery Death and Burial details Year of death 1942 Month of death August Day of death 8 Age at death 37 Manner of death as stated Presumed Drowned Manner of death reference Other