Basic Details Surname Harding Forenames R Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hampshire War Memorials (see References) list his ship as the SS Californian. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Stated) HMT California Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Stoker Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Stoker