Basic Details Surname Shields Forenames William 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 Tummel Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) SS Tummel Death and Burial details Year of death 1916 Month of death February Day of death 24 Age at death 44 Manner of death as stated UNKNOWN