Basic Details Surname Ferrier Forenames J R Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John Robert War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 2078DA Notes Royal Naval Reserve Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Navy (RN) Unit (Primary - Stated) H.M. Trawler "Margate." Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Deck Hand Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Deck Hand Death and Burial details Country of death At Sea Year of death 1917 Month of death April Day of death 24 Manner of death as stated Missing presumed killed Manner of death reference Killed in Action