Basic Details Surname Herford Forenames Geoffrey M I Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) RoyalMarines Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Monmouth Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Monmouth Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Year of death 1914 Month of death November Day of death 1 Manner of death as stated HMS Monmouth sunk with all hands at the Battle of Coronel Manner of death reference Killed in Action