Basic Details Surname Richards Forenames Wilfred Henry Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number M/20726 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Navy Unit (Primary - Stated) ROYAL NAVY Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Painter 2nd Class Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Painter Death and Burial details Year of death 1918 Month of death July Day of death 16 Age at death 23 Manner of death as stated Lost at sea through enemy action