Basic Details Surname Field Forenames E W Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 525 Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) SSM Our References Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Major Death and Burial details Country of death Mediterranean (S S Mercian) Year of death 1915 Month of death November Day of death 3 Manner of death as stated Drowned at sea (S S Mercian) Manner of death reference Killed in Action