Basic Details Surname Williams Forenames James Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Lost his life in the great explosion at Halifax Nova Scotia Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Merchant Marine Unit (Primary - Stated) SS Picton Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) SS Picton Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of death Canada Town of death Halifax,nova Scotia Year of death 1917 Month of death December Day of death 6 Manner of death as stated Unknown Personal Details Address Glynmor