Basic Details Surname Olds Forenames William Leslie 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 Lydie Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Third Engineer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Third Engineer Death and Burial details Year of death 1918 Month of death February Day of death 9 Age at death 23 Manner of death as stated Lost at sea through enemy action