Basic Details Surname Burgess Forenames William Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename William Dunn War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) SS Shadwell Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Wireless Operator Death and Burial details Year of death 1918 Month of death March Day of death 23 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated Killed by enemy action