Basic Details Surname Forward Forenames C Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Charles War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Sank after hitting a mine Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Merchant Marine Unit (Primary - Stated) Steam Trawler "Theiban" (Grimsby) ["Theban" on CWGC] Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Fourth Hand Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Steam Trawler "Theiban" (Grimsby) ["Theban" on CWGC] Death and Burial details Country of death At Sea Year of death 1919 Month of death November Day of death 14 Age at death 45 Manner of death reference Other Personal Details Birthplace Manchester Address Back 37, Kent St., Grimsby. Relationships Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Forward; husband of Emily Wilkinson (formerly Forward, nee Rowan),