Basic Details Surname Sampson Forenames Henry Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Willie War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 11573D Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Navy Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Naval Reserve Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) HM Trawler Ruby Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Deck hand Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Naval Reserve Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Deck Hand Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death October Day of death 17 Age at death 32 Manner of death as stated Lost at sea through enemy action