Basic Details Surname Boyd Forenames John Mcneill Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Military Service Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Her Majesty`s Navy Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Ajax Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Ajax Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Secondary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Secondary - Stated) Irish Coast Guard Sub-unit (Secondary - Stated) Dublin District Rank / Title (Secondary - Stated) Captain Our references Service (Secondary - Our reference) Civilian Unit (Secondary - Our reference) Coastguard Rank / Title (Secondary - Our reference) Fusilier Death and Burial details Country of death Ireland Town of death Kingstown Year of death 1861 Month of death February Day of death 9 Manner of death as stated Perished while attempting to save the lives of shipwrecked seamen Manner of death reference Other