Basic Details Surname Penrose Forenames William Henry Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Willie 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) Steam Tug Earl Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Second Mate Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Death and Burial details Year of death 1916 Month of death March Day of death 26 Age at death 30 Manner of death as stated Died following an accident aboard his ship