Basic Details Surname Paterson Forenames George Malcolm Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Commonwealth Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Defence Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sub Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Commonwealth Armed Forces Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sub Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death At Sea Town of death Off Jutland Year of death 1916 Month of death May Day of death 31 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Killed In Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Biography Youngest son of John Patterson, J.P. and Priscilla, his wife