Basic Details Surname Beatty Forenames David Edmond Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) H.M.T. Umgeni Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Wireless Operator Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Wireless Operator Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death November Day of death 9 Manner of death as stated Lost at sea Manner of death reference Killed in Action