Basic Details Surname Whyte Forenames Ernest Rogers 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) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Naval Air Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Naval Air Service Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Air Mechanic 1st Class Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death December Day of death 11 Age at death 26 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action