Basic Details Surname Barrett Forenames Fred Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was an apprentice fitter who died when HMS Vanguard blew up in Scapa Flow. He is also commemorated on IWM 69606 and 2689. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on Memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on Memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on Memorial Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Vanguard Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Gunner Death and Burial details Country of death Scotland Town of death Scapa Flow Year of death 1917 Month of death July Day of death 9 Age at death 16 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on the Memorial Manner of death reference Other