Basic Details Surname Harding Forenames Richard John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Mercantile Marine Unit (Primary - Stated) SS California Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Stoker Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Stoker Death and Burial details Year of death 1915 Month of death November Day of death 9 Age at death 25 Manner of death as stated Died