Basic Details Surname White Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Genista Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieutenant Commander Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Genista Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Commander Death and Burial details Year of death 1916 Month of death October Day of death 23 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action