Basic Details Surname Gourlay Forenames Alex Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Alexander Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Galatea Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Able Seaman Death and Burial details Year of death 1941 Month of death December Day of death 15 Age at death 24 Manner of death as stated As the result of enemy action on HMS Galatea Manner of death reference Killed in Action