Basic Details Surname Schafer Forenames John Sharpey Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) ROYAL NAVY Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Commander Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Honourable Artillery Company Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Commander Death and Burial details Country of death at sea Year of death 1918 Month of death March Day of death 22 Age at death 36 Manner of death as stated Killed Manner of death reference Killed in Action