Basic Details Surname Hosking Forenames William Henry Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Willie War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 2582B Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Navy Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Naval Reserve Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Goliath Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) AB Seaman Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Naval Reserve Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Able Seaman Death and Burial details Year of death 1915 Month of death May Day of death 13 Age at death 30 Manner of death as stated Lost at sea through enemy action