Basic Details Surname Vercker Forenames J Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative surname VEREKER Alternative forename James 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 Cheshire (Grimsby) Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Deck Hand Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Steam Trawler Cheshire (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 7 Manner of death reference Other Personal Details Birthplace London