Basic Details Surname Howard Forenames W Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes No entry found in CWGC. Leicester, 1,001grt, 12 February 1916, 2 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Merchant Marine Unit (Primary - Stated) S.S. "Leicester" (Grimsby) Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) SS Leicester Death and Burial details Country of death At Sea Year of death 1916 Month of death February Day of death 12 Manner of death reference Other