Basic Details Surname Gray Forenames Alexander Gender Not stated on memorial Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Service number JX158263 Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Royal Oak Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Boy Seaman Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Royal Oak Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Seaman Death and Burial details Year of death 1939 Month of death October Day of death 14 Manner of death as stated Sunk by enemy action Manner of death reference Killed in Action