Basic Details Surname Brown Forenames John William Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes CWGC lists him only as John and as an Able Seaman: all other details correspond. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Navy Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Formidable Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Chief Stoker Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Formidable Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Chief Stoker Death and Burial details Year of death 1915 Month of death January Day of death 1 Manner of death as stated Lost with the ship Manner of death reference Other