Basic Details Surname Strike Forenames Thomas Coalls 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 Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Boatswain (Bosun) Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Death and Burial details Year of death 1916 Month of death December Day of death 13 Age at death 58 Manner of death as stated Lost at sea through enemy action