Basic Details Surname Johns Forenames Edward 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 Navy 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 42 Manner of death as stated Lost at sea through enemy action