Basic Details Surname Buthlay Forenames James R 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) SS Vineyard Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Death and Burial details Year of death 1916 Month of death November Day of death 8 Age at death 18 Manner of death as stated Killed at sea by mine explosion Manner of death reference Killed in Action