Basic Details Surname Sampson Forenames Thomas Bodilly Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Willie War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 1568/D Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Navy Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Naval Reserve Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Drake 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 Year of death 1917 Month of death April Day of death 27 Age at death 45 Manner of death as stated Died on active service