Basic Details Surname Rayner Forenames E Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Edward War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes The College website adds: 'He came up in 1905 from the SE College in Ramsgate. Killed in the explosion on H.M.S. Vanguard at Scapa Flow'. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) R N Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Surgeon Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Vanguard Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Surgeon Death and Burial details Country of death Scotland Town of death Scapa Flow, Orkney Year of death 1917 Month of death July Day of death 9 Age at death 30 Manner of death reference Other