Basic Details Surname Adamson Forenames John Ferguson Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) M.N. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) SS City of Pretoria Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Third Engineer Death and Burial details Country of burial England Cemetery Tower Hill Memorial Year of death 1943 Month of death March Day of death 3 Age at death 29 Manner of death as stated Lost at sea through enemy action Manner of death reference Killed in Action