Basic Details Surname Wood Forenames William 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) H.M.D. Plantin Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Cook Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death April Day of death 26 Age at death 18 Manner of death as stated Mine explosion off Poole Manner of death reference Killed in Action