Basic Details Surname Wilkins Forenames Richard 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) SS Coath Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) First Engineer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) First Engineer Death and Burial details Year of death 1916 Month of death December Day of death 13 Age at death 59 Manner of death as stated Lost at sea through enemy action