Basic Details Surname Kitchener Forenames Horatio Herbert Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Secretary of State for War Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Hampshire Death and Burial details Country of death Scotland Town of death off the Orkneys Year of death 1916 Month of death June Day of death 5 Manner of death as stated ship sank Manner of death reference Killed in Action