Basic Details Surname Wilson Forenames David A Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename David Askew War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Also commemorated on the Tower Hill Memorial in London. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) SS Persia Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Able Seaman Death and Burial details Year of death 1915 Month of death December Day of death 30 Age at death 19 Manner of death as stated Not stated on this memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action