Basic Details Surname Hosking Forenames Cecil James Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number J/16056 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Navy Unit (Primary - Stated) ROYAL NAVY Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Leading Seaman Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Leading Seaman Death and Burial details Year of death 1918 Month of death January Day of death 31 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Drowned at sea