Basic Details Surname Spears Forenames Arthur Scott Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Princess Irene Our References Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Princess Irene Death and Burial details Year of death 1915 Month of death May Day of death 27 Age at death 29 Manner of death as stated Killed by the explosion in HMS Princess Irene