Basic Details Surname Geddes Forenames William Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename William B War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) S.S. Aigburth Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Unit (Primary - Our reference) SS Aigburth Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death December Day of death 5 Age at death 37 Manner of death as stated Who was drowned through the torpedoing of S.S. "Aigburth" Manner of death reference Other