Basic Details Surname Thomas Forenames John 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) Navy Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Naval Reserve Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Trimmer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Naval Reserve Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Trimmer Death and Burial details Year of death 1918 Month of death May Day of death 13 Age at death 38 Manner of death as stated Lost life at sea