Basic Details Surname Phillips Forenames Robert Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Lighthouse and Pilotage Authorities Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) Pilot Cutter Protector Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) 1st class pilot Our References Unit (Primary - Our reference) Lighthouse And Pilotage Authorities Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Pilot 1st Class Death and Burial details Country of death Not Stated on Memorial Country of burial Not Stated on Memorial Cemetery Not Stated on Memorial Year of death 1916 Month of death December Day of death 31 Manner of death as stated Lost at sea by enemy action Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial