Basic Details Surname Muir Forenames John A Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War - civilians Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Engineer Death and Burial details Country of death at sea Year of death 1940 Month of death January Day of death 16 Age at death 46 Manner of death as stated lost by enemy action Manner of death reference Killed in Action