Basic Details Surname Hails Forenames Matthew Errington 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) SS BIRTLEY Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) SS Birtley Death and Burial details Manner of death as stated LOST AT SEA Manner of death reference Killed in Action