Basic Details Surname McKay Forenames Hugh J Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) HMT Polandia Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Boatswain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Hired Military Transport Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Boatswain