Basic Details Surname McPherson Forenames William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Royal Naval Reserve - H.M.Drifter 'Charity' Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Naval Reserve Death and Burial details Country of death United Kingdon Town of death Lost at Sea Cemetery Portsmouth Naval Memorial Year of death 1915 Month of death October Day of death 24 Age at death 32 Manner of death as stated Lost at Sea Manner of death reference Missing