Basic Details Surname Martin Forenames William Essson 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) SS Otaki Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Midshipman Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) SS Otaki Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Midshipman Death and Burial details Country of death off Cape Verde islands Country of burial Off Cape Verde Islands Town of burial at sea Year of death 1917 Month of death March Day of death 10 Age at death 14 Manner of death as stated Killed Manner of death reference Killed in Action