Basic Details Surname Kelly Forenames J Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Additional information is sourced from the North East War Memorials Project (see References). Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Wireless Operator Death and Burial details Country of death At sea Year of death 1917 Month of death October Day of death 19 Manner of death reference Killed in Action