Basic Details Surname Gear Forenames W Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John 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 "Resto" (Grimsby) Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Second Hand Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Steam Trawler "Resto" (Grimsby) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Hand Death and Burial details Country of death At Sea Year of death 1915 Month of death February Day of death 25 Age at death 49 Manner of death reference Other Personal Details Birthplace Greenwich Address 110, Thorold St., Grimsby Relationships Husband of Rose Gear,