Basic Details Surname Laws Forenames Wm Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename William War 19th Century Conflict (1800-1899) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Penelope Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Seaman Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Penelope Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Seaman Death and Burial details Town of death Lagos Year of death 1851 Month of death December Day of death 26 Manner of death as stated Killed Manner of death reference Killed in Action