Basic Details Surname Coombes Forenames William H 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) Merchant Marine Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) LEADING SEAMAN Our References Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Leading Seaman Death and Burial details Country of death Not Stated on Memorial Country of burial At Sea Cemetery Gillingham (woodlands) Cemetery Year of death 1918 Month of death March Day of death 19 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on Memorial Personal Details Birthplace 1887, Wooton Glanville Occupation Not Stated on Memorial