Basic Details Surname McPherson Forenames David Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Defence Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Able Seaman Death and Burial details Year of death 1916 Month of death May Day of death 31 Age at death 28 Manner of death as stated Killed at Jutland Manner of death reference Killed in Action