Basic Details Surname Bethell Forenames Maurice John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes His ship HMS nestor being shelled and abandoned in a sinking condition, he remained on board tending a dying signalman and sacrificed his life for his shipmate. Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) ROYAL NAVY Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) LIEUTENANT Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Nestor Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death Not Stated on Memorial Country of burial Not Stated on Memorial Cemetery Not Stated on Memorial Year of death 1916 Month of death May Day of death 31 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on Memorial Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial