Basic Details Surname Sylvester Forenames J Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename James War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Royal Naval Reserve Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Navy (RN) Unit (Primary - Stated) H.M. Trawler "Repro." 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 1917 Month of death April Day of death 26 Age at death 31 Manner of death as stated Missing presumed killed Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Address 87, Pleasance, Edinburgh. Relationships Son of James and Fanny Sylvester; husband of Agnes Sylvester