Basic Details Surname Osborn Forenames Samuel Fordham Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Lost his life on H.M.S. Defence at the Battle of Jutland Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) R.M.A. Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) H.M.S. Defence Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Gunner Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Defence Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Gunner Death and Burial details Country of death Jutland Year of death 1916 Month of death May Day of death 31 Manner of death as stated Lost his life on H.M.S. Defence Manner of death reference Killed in Action