Basic Details Surname Gerrard Forenames Robert C Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) A.B. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Naval Reserve Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Able Seaman Death and Burial details Year of death 1918 Month of death October Day of death 29 Age at death 25 Manner of death as stated Lost in collision off the English coast Manner of death reference Other