Basic Details Surname Dix Forenames G Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative surname VON DIX Alternative forename George O. War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Sunk by a mine in the North Sea Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Merchant Marine Unit (Primary - Stated) Steam Trawler "Acana" (Grimsby) [Ocana in CWGC] Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Spare Hand Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Steam Trawler "Acana" (Grimsby) [Ocana in CWGC] Death and Burial details Country of death At Sea Year of death 1914 Month of death December Day of death 23 Age at death 36 Manner of death reference Other Personal Details Birthplace Grimsby Address 123, Grafton St., Grimsby. Relationships Husband of Mrs. Von Dix