Basic Details Surname Heard Forenames John William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 210931 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Navy (RN) Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Auriga Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Able Seaman Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Able Seaman Death and Burial details Town of death Chatham Year of death 1915 Month of death November Day of death 4 Manner of death as stated Gastritis Manner of death reference Died of Disease