Basic Details Surname Ashton Forenames Robert J Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Navy (RN) Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Chester Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Boy Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Chester Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Boy Death and Burial details Country of death At Sea Year of death 1916 Month of death May Day of death 31 Manner of death as stated KIA at Battle of Jutland Manner of death reference Killed in Action