Basic Details Surname Stead Forenames J Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra detail. The son of a schoolmaster, he died when the SS Oswald of Liverpool was sunk by a U Boat. He is also commemorated on IWM 2831 as well as the Tower Hill Memorial. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Wireless Operator Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death April Day of death 23 Manner of death as stated Not stated on this memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action