Basic Details Surname Birkwood Forenames H Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative surname BURKWOOD Alternative forename George William 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 "Cyrano" (Grimsby) Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Trimmer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Steam Trawler "Cyrano" (Grimsby) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Trimmer Death and Burial details Country of death At Sea Year of death 1919 Month of death August Day of death 15 Age at death 44 Manner of death reference Other Personal Details Birthplace Grimsby Relationships Son of George and Annie Burkwood; husband of Jenny Burkwood