Basic Details Surname Laurenson Forenames James Thomas Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War - civilians Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) SS Aren Dora Star Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Death and Burial details Country of death At Sea Year of death 1940 Month of death July Day of death 3 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated Ship torpedoed Manner of death reference Killed in Action