Basic Details Surname Smith Forenames William 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) HMS Goliath Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Goliath Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Chief Petty Officer Death and Burial details Cemetery Plymouth Naval Memorial Year of death 1915 Month of death May Day of death 13 Age at death 41 Manner of death as stated Lost at sea