Basic Details Surname Parsons Forenames Bernard Osborne Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Stated) Mercantile Marine Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) SS Coath Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Steward Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Steward Death and Burial details Year of death 1916 Month of death December Day of death 13 Age at death 34 Manner of death as stated Lost at sea through enemy action