Basic Details Surname Dixon Forenames W Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename William War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 1041TS Notes Royal Naval Reserve Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Navy (RN) Unit (Primary - Stated) H.M. Trawler "Courtier." Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Trimmer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Trimmer Death and Burial details Country of death At Sea Year of death 1916 Month of death January Day of death 6 Manner of death as stated Missing presumed killed Manner of death reference Killed in Action