Basic Details Surname Travis Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Master Death and Burial details Country of death United Kingdom Town of burial London Cemetery Tower Hill Memorial Year of death 1917 Month of death May Day of death 5 Age at death 55 Manner of death as stated Lost at Sea by Mine Explosion. Manner of death reference Missing