Basic Details Surname McLachlan Forenames David Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Marine Engineer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Mercantile Marine Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Engineer Death and Burial details Country of death Canada Town of death Halifax Country of burial Canada Town of burial Halifax Cemetery Fairview Year of death 1917 Month of death December Day of death 8 Age at death 35 Manner of death as stated Killed in explosion Manner of death reference Other