Basic Details Surname Newson Forenames Robert 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) Navy (RN) Unit (Primary - Stated) HMT JOHN HIGH Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Chief Engineer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Chief Engineer Death and Burial details Year of death 1916 Month of death August Day of death 11 Manner of death as stated LOST AT SEA Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Address 73 HOWDON ROAD