Basic Details Surname Howard Forenames W Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename William 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 "Ferret" (Grimsby) Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Third Hand Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Steam Trawler "Ferret" (Grimsby) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Third Hand Death and Burial details Country of death At Sea Year of death 1915 Month of death March Day of death 20 Age at death 26 Manner of death reference Other Personal Details Birthplace Grimsby Address 77, Twerton St., New Cleethorpes Relationships Husband of Mrs. Howard