Basic Details Surname Matthews Forenames Noel Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Willie War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 1616D Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Navy Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Naval Reserve Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Goliath Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Seaman Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Naval Reserve Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Seaman Death and Burial details Country of death Turkey Year of death 1915 Month of death May Day of death 13 Age at death 40 Manner of death as stated Lost at sea through enemy action