Basic Details Surname Crocker Forenames 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) Merchant Marine Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) SS Birtley Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Able Seaman Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Able Seaman Death and Burial details Year of death 1918 Month of death January Day of death 3 Age at death 34 Manner of death as stated Lost at sea through enemy action