Basic Details Surname Mason 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) S.S.Ruby Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Ruby Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death March Day of death 29 Age at death 42 Manner of death as stated Lost at Sea Manner of death reference Missing