Basic Details Surname May Forenames W Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename William War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Torpedoed in the North Sea on Sunday 18th April 1915. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Merchant Marine Unit (Primary - Stated) Steam Fishing Vessel "Vannila" (Grimsby) [Vanilla in CWGC] Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Deck Hand Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Steam Fishing Vessel "Vannila" (Grimsby) [Vanilla in CWGC] Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Deck Hand Death and Burial details Country of death At Sea Year of death 1915 Month of death April Day of death 18 Age at death 46 Manner of death reference Other Personal Details Birthplace Yarmouth Relationships 86, Grafton St., Grimsby.