Basic Details Surname Birnie Forenames Wm. A Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename William Anderson War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) H.M.T. Cotsmuir Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Trimmer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Trimmer Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death February Day of death 2 Manner of death as stated Lost at sea either by mine or submarine Manner of death reference Killed in Action