Basic Details Surname Colton Forenames Thomas James 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) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Stated) Mercantile Marine Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) SS Coath Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) AB Seaman Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Able Seaman Death and Burial details Year of death 1916 Month of death December Day of death 13 Age at death 49 Manner of death as stated Lost at sea through enemy action