Basic Details Surname Monckton Forenames G Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename George Christopher War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Sank after hitting a mine in the North Sea Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Merchant Marine Unit (Primary - Stated) Steam Trawler "Perseus" (Grimsby) Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Deck Hand Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Steam Trawler "Perseus" (Grimsby) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Deck Hand Death and Burial details Year of death 1915 Month of death July Day of death 24 Age at death 56 Manner of death reference Other Personal Details Relationships Son of the late John and Jane Monckton