Basic Details Surname Forster Forenames William R Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes LOST IN PILOT CUTTER PROTECTOR Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Merchant Marine Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Engineer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Engineer Death and Burial details Year of death 1918 Month of death December Day of death 31 Manner of death as stated LOST AT SEA Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Address 115 HOWDEN ROAD