Basic Details Surname Ash Forenames B D Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Killed on sea patrol Kirkwall Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) RN Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieut Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Honourable Artillery Company Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death Scotland Town of death At sea near Kirkwall Year of death 1914 Month of death September Day of death 29 Manner of death as stated killed in action