Basic Details Surname Hutchings Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) RN Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Comander Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Natal Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Commander Death and Burial details Year of death 1915 Month of death November Day of death 30 Age at death 38 Manner of death as stated Lost his life in the explosion of HMS Natal