Basic Details Surname Phare Forenames William F Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes H.M.S Defence 31st May 1916 Jutland Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Defence Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) L/Stoker Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Defence Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Stoker Death and Burial details Year of death 1916 Month of death May Day of death 31 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action