Basic Details Surname Sambles Forenames W Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename William War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Cornwall Family History and CWGC provide the extra details. He is also commemorated on IWM 9308 and on the Plymouth Naval Memorial. He was killed when his ship, HMS Seagull, was in a collision with the SS Corribb in the Firth of Clyde. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on the Memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on the Memorial Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on the Memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on the Memorial Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Stoker 1st Class Death and Burial details Year of death 1918 Month of death September Day of death 30 Age at death 30 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on the Memorial Manner of death reference Other