Basic Details Surname Rowe Forenames James Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Willie War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 1742D Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Navy Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Naval Reserve Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Sarnia Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Leading Seaman Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Naval Reserve Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Leading Seaman Death and Burial details Year of death 1918 Month of death September Day of death 12 Age at death 46 Manner of death as stated Lost at sea through enemy action