Basic Details Surname Watson Forenames G Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename George 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 Country of death At Sea Year of death 1915 Month of death July Day of death 24 Age at death 20 Manner of death reference Other Personal Details Birthplace Grimsby