Basic Details Surname Carless Forenames John Henry Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours VC Notes Born Walsall 11th Novemeber 1896 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Navy (RN) Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Able seaman Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Able Seaman Death and Burial details Town of death Heligoland Year of death 1917 Month of death November Day of death 17 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action