Basic Details Surname Rankine Forenames R A W Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number NOT STATED ON MEMORIAL Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Navy (RN) Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Defence (Cruiser) sunk 1916 Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Signalman Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Defence Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Signalman Death and Burial details Town of death Not Stated on Memorial Country of burial Not Stated on Memorial Cemetery Not Stated on Memorial Manner of death as stated Not Stated on Memorial Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial