Basic Details Surname Mearns Forenames Frank Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Able Seaman Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death October Day of death 25 Age at death 38 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action