Basic Details Surname Dewar Forenames Alexander Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) M.N. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Garrison Artillery Death and Burial details Year of death 1940 Month of death December Age at death 57 Manner of death as stated Lost at sea