Basic Details Surname Paterson Forenames Hugh Lindsay 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) Merchant Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) 4th Engineer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Fourth Engineer Death and Burial details Year of death 1944 Month of death January Day of death 19 Age at death 27 Manner of death as stated Lost at sea in Indian Ocean by enemy action Manner of death reference Killed in Action