Basic Details Surname Silvertop Forenames Arthur E 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 Defence (Cruiser) sunk 1916 Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Commander Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Defence Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Commander Death and Burial details Town of death Jutland Year of death 1916 Month of death May Day of death 31 Age at death 38 Manner of death as stated Killed at sea Manner of death reference Killed in Action