Basic Details Surname Smith Forenames Murdo Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Naval Reserve Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Leading Seaman Death and Burial details Country of death at sea Year of death 1917 Month of death August Day of death 24 Age at death 42 Manner of death as stated Lost Manner of death reference Killed in Action