Basic Details Surname Bowman Forenames J W Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes torpedoed by a German U boat in the Atlantic Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Merchant Marine Unit (Primary - Stated) SS Greldon Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) SS Greldon Death and Burial details Town of death Greldon Manner of death as stated Unknown