Basic Details Surname Shearer Forenames Pat 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) SS Hang Chow Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Chief Officer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Chief Officer Death and Burial details Year of death 1914 Month of death November Day of death 11 Manner of death as stated attempting to save the life of a man who had fallen overboard Manner of death reference Other Personal Details Relationships Brother