Basic Details Surname Unknown Forenames Gordon Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Military Service Served or died Died Notes Died in the sinking of HMS Captain Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Captain Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Midshipman Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Captain Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Midshipman Death and Burial details Country of death At Sea Year of death 1870 Month of death September Day of death 7 Manner of death as stated Perished in the service of his country Manner of death reference Other