Basic Details Surname Allan Forenames D Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative surname ALLEN Alternative forename David 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) Deck Hand Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Steam Trawler "Acana" (Grimsby) [Ocana in CWGC] Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Deck Hand Death and Burial details Country of death At Sea Year of death 1914 Month of death December Day of death 23 Age at death 19 Manner of death reference Other Personal Details Birthplace Grimsby Address 321, Brereton Avenue, New Cleethorpes Relationships Son of Mrs. Allen,