Basic Details Surname Potter Forenames J Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Sank after hitting a mine in the River Humber Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Merchant Marine Unit (Primary - Stated) Steam Trawler "Ajax" (Grimsby) Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Trimmer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Steam Trawler "Ajax" (Grimsby) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Trimmer Death and Burial details Year of death 1914 Month of death September Day of death 2 Age at death 33 Manner of death reference Other Personal Details Birthplace Leicester Address Havelock Street, Grimsby Relationships Husband of Mrs Potter