Basic Details Surname Jenkin Forenames William John Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Willie War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 15226/DA Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Navy Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Naval Reserve Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) HM Trawler Hercules IV Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Deck hand Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Naval Reserve Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Deck Hand Death and Burial details Year of death 1918 Month of death November Day of death 5 Age at death 32 Manner of death as stated Died after severe illness