Basic Details Surname Cruise Forenames J Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename George 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) Chief Engineer 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) Chief Engineer Death and Burial details Country of death At Sea Year of death 1915 Month of death April Day of death 18 Age at death 42 Manner of death reference Other Personal Details Birthplace 138, Humber St., Cleethorpes. Address 138, Humber St., Cleethorpes. Relationships Husband of Mrs. Cruise