Basic Details Surname Gillespie Forenames Alexander Frederick 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.A.O.C. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Pte Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Army Ordnance Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Year of death 1940 Month of death August Day of death 16 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated Died at sea Manner of death reference Killed in Action