Basic Details Surname Thomson Forenames Alexander Woodburn Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War - civilians Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Chief Engineer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Chief Engineer Death and Burial details Country of death at sea Year of death 1944 Month of death September Day of death 8 Age at death 56 Manner of death as stated Enemy action Manner of death reference Killed in Action