Basic Details Surname Byrne Forenames Erl Stanley Frederick 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) Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Midshipman Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Midshipman Death and Burial details Town of death North Sea Year of death 1917 Month of death December Day of death 23 Age at death 18 Manner of death as stated Killed In Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action