Basic Details Surname Newton Forenames J T Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John T. War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Merchant Marine Unit (Primary - Stated) Steam Trawler "Mercia" (Grimsby) Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Trimmer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Steam Trawler "Mercia" (Grimsby) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Trimmer Death and Burial details Country of death At Sea Year of death 1915 Month of death March Day of death 20 Age at death 22 Manner of death reference Other Personal Details Birthplace Hull Address 72, Stirling St., Grimsby Relationships Son of Mrs. Newton,