Basic Details Surname Kipping Forenames John William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Navy (RN) Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS HAWKE Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Chief engine room artificer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Hawke Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Chief Engine Room Artificer Death and Burial details Year of death 1914 Month of death October Day of death 15 Manner of death as stated LOST AT SEA Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Address FORMERLEY OF NORTH SHIELDS