Basic Details Surname Shearer Forenames William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Merchant Marine Unit (Primary - Stated) HMT Sycamore Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMT Sycamore Death and Burial details Country of death At Sea Year of death 1917 Month of death August Day of death 25 Age at death 20 Manner of death reference Other