Basic Details Surname Pearce Forenames William Leonard 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) Trinity Services Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) AB Seaman Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Able Seaman Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death April Day of death 15 Age at death 32 Manner of death as stated Lost at Sea