Basic Details Surname Spurling Forenames Harry Robert 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) Merchant Service Unit (Primary - Stated) SS Baynain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death March Day of death 14 Age at death 32 Manner of death as stated Torpedoed at sea Manner of death reference Killed in Action