Basic Details Surname Matthews Forenames Martin Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Willie War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 2199C Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Navy Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Naval Reserve Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) HM Trawler Evadne Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Petty Officer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Naval Reserve Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Petty Officer Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death February Day of death 27 Age at death 36 Manner of death as stated Lost at sea through enemy action