Basic Details Surname Horsley Forenames J Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename James War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 81TC Notes Royal Naval Reserve Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Navy (RN) Unit (Primary - Stated) H.M. Trawler "Sophron." Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Trimmer Cook Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Trimmer Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death August Day of death 22 Age at death 48 Manner of death as stated Missing presumed killed Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Address 125, Castle St., Grimsby. Relationships Son of George and Ada Charlotte Horsley, of Colchester; husband of Ellen Horsley Biography Served in South African War. Mentioned for Special Service H.M.T. "Sophron".