Basic Details Surname McWhirter Forenames 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) Navy (RN) Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Defence Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Armourer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Defence Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Armourer Death and Burial details Year of death 1915 Month of death November Day of death 8 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated UNKNOWN