Basic Details Surname Roberts Forenames G Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename George Henry War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Presumed to have struck a mine in the North Sea Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Merchant Marine Unit (Primary - Stated) Steam Trawler "Earl Howard" (Grimsby) Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Steward Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Steam Trawler "Earl Howard" (Grimsby) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Steward Death and Burial details Country of death At Sea Year of death 1914 Month of death December Day of death 11 Manner of death reference Other Personal Details Birthplace Malton.