Basic Details Surname Jewell Forenames William N Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Military Service Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Shearwater Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Midshipman Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Midshipman Death and Burial details Year of death 1844 Month of death May Day of death 17 Age at death 19 Manner of death as stated drowned on service Manner of death reference Other