Basic Details Surname Young Forenames Jack Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War - civilians Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Merchant Navy Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Garrison Artillery Death and Burial details Country of death off the Atlantic Coast of the United States Town of death at sea Year of death 1942 Month of death January Day of death 14 Age at death 22 Manner of death as stated Torpedoed Manner of death reference Killed in Action