Basic Details Surname Ellis Forenames Stanley Venn 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 (Cruiser) sunk 1916 Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Defence Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of death Battle Of Jutland Year of death 1916 Month of death May Day of death 31 Manner of death as stated Went down with his ship Manner of death reference Other Personal Details Relationships ELDEST SON OF REV HENRY VENN ELLIS