Basic Details Surname Merrion Forenames Sylvester Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler (see References) provide the extra details. An accomplished sportsman - Captain of his school football team and a good swimmer - he died at Jutland and is also listed on IWM 2689 as well as the Portsmouth Naval Memorial. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Black Prince Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Boy First 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 May Age at death 31 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on Memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial