Basic Details Surname Christy Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes He was drowned en route home to his dying mother when the SS Leinster was torpedoed. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Signalman Death and Burial details Year of death 1918 Month of death October Day of death 10 Manner of death reference Killed in Action