Basic Details Surname Pidgeon Forenames R Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative surname PIDGEN Alternative forename Richard John War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Merchant Marine Unit (Primary - Stated) Steam Trawler "Wessex" (Grimsby) Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Chief Engineer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Steam Trawler "WeSSex" (Grimsby) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Chief Engineer Death and Burial details Country of death At Sea Year of death 1914 Month of death November Day of death 5 Age at death 43 Manner of death reference Other Personal Details Birthplace Gloucester. Address 230, Wellington St., Grimsby Relationships Husband of Mrs. Pidgen