Basic Details Surname Benfield Forenames Ralph Samuel Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) ROYAL NAVY Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Honourable Artillery Company Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death Plymouth Year of death 1915 Month of death July Day of death 1 Age at death 16 Manner of death as stated Died in hospital