Basic Details Surname Palmer Forenames John William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) RNVR Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Death and Burial details Town of death Port Said Year of death 1915 Month of death March Day of death 27 Age at death 19 Manner of death as stated died of fever Manner of death reference Died of Disease