Basic Details Surname Wotherspoon Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Mercantile Marine Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Boatswain Death and Burial details Country of death at sea Year of death 1914 Month of death December Day of death 25 Age at death 47 Manner of death as stated drowned Manner of death reference Killed in Action