Basic Details Surname Laing Forenames William 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) R.N. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Honourable Artillery Company Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Ordinary Seaman Death and Burial details Year of death 1942 Month of death February Day of death 12 Age at death 18 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action