Basic Details Surname Bowyer Forenames Walter Benjamin 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) S.S. Apapa Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) SS Apapa Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death November Day of death 28 Age at death 38 Manner of death as stated Lost at Sea Manner of death reference Other