Basic Details Surname Thomas Forenames Thomas John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Died at Battle of Jutland Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Defence Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Instructor Death and Burial details Year of death 1916 Month of death May Day of death 31 Age at death 26 Manner of death reference Killed in Action