Basic Details Surname Pollitt Forenames T Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Police Constable Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Military Police Corps Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Military Police Death and Burial details Country of death In the Mediterranean Town of death at sea Year of death 1915 Month of death October Day of death 21 Manner of death as stated Sinking of SS Hythe after collision Manner of death reference Other