Basic Details Surname Paterson Forenames Alexander Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Mercantile Marine Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Able Seaman Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death February Day of death 11 Age at death 39 Manner of death as stated drowned through enemy action Manner of death reference Killed in Action