Basic Details Surname Forson Forenames William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) SS Ava Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) SS Ava Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Master Death and Burial details Country of death at sea Year of death 1917 Month of death January Day of death 26 Age at death 39 Manner of death as stated Lost Manner of death reference Killed in Action