Basic Details Surname Shirreff Forenames William Henry Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Military Service Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Rear Admiral Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Rear Admiral Death and Burial details Country of burial UK Town of burial Portsmouth Cemetery Garrison Chapel Year of death 1847 Month of death December Day of death 1 Age at death 62 Manner of death as stated Over-exertion Manner of death reference Other