Basic Details Surname Hunt Forenames William Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John William War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Brother of Private Thomas Hunt (Yorks Regt) who died of wounds and is buried in Guisborough Cemetery Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) H.M.S. Gurkha Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Petty Ofr. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Gurkha Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Petty Officer Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death February Day of death 8 Age at death 31 Manner of death as stated Lost at sea Manner of death reference Other