Basic Details Surname Heppell Forenames Herbert Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) SS Burutu Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Civilian Unit (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Service Death and Burial details Year of death 1918 Month of death October Day of death 3 Age at death 43 Manner of death as stated Lost his life through sinking of S.S. Burutu Manner of death reference Other Status Notes "Our" service added, and record published; however, see 'caveat' notes on the actual memorial record