Basic Details Surname Atkinson Forenames Lance Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Vanguard Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) AB Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Vanguard Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Able Seaman Death and Burial details Town of death HMS Vanguard Year of death 1917 Month of death July Day of death 9 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Killed Manner of death reference Other