Basic Details Surname Springett Forenames E Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Ernest Mills War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes The Gunfleet website (see References) is the source of the extra information. He died when the SS Sea Serpent struck a mine. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Able Seaman Death and Burial details Year of death 1916 Month of death March Day of death 23 Age at death 41 Manner of death reference Killed in Action