Basic Details Surname Pearce Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Willie War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 1455C Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Navy Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Naval Reserve Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Berwick Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Leading Seaman Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Naval Reserve Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Leading Seaman Death and Burial details Year of death 1916 Month of death October Day of death 29 Age at death 45 Manner of death as stated Died of pneumonia