Basic Details Surname Robertson Forenames John Alexander Tower Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Lost at sea by the torpedoing of the S.S. "Persia" off Crete by U-38 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Q.A.O. Gurkha Rifles Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 2/3 Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) LIEUTENANT Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Commonwealth Armed Forces Unit (Primary - Our reference) 3rd Gurkhas Rifles Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Year of death 1915 Month of death December Day of death 30 Age at death 29 Manner of death as stated LOST AT SEA/DROWNED Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial