Basic Details Surname Whitefield Forenames Wm Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename William Herbert War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes CWGC listing spells his ship's name as Frimaire, torpedoed in the Bay of Biscay. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Merchant Navcy Unit (Primary - Stated) SS Fremaire Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death March Day of death 15 Age at death 30 Manner of death reference Killed in Action