Basic Details Surname Grogan Forenames John Patrick Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) 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 Year of death 1942 Month of death December Day of death 16 Manner of death as stated Gave his life through enemy action