Basic Details Surname Smith Forenames Francis 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 Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Defence Death and Burial details Country of death Not Stated on Memorial Cemetery Not Stated on Memorial Manner of death as stated LOST AT SEA Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Address 33 EASTERN TERRACE, EAST HOWDON Occupation Not Stated on Memorial