Basic Details Surname Foord Forenames William J 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) Steam Trawler "Margaret" Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Death and Burial details Year of death 1916 Month of death December Day of death 17 Age at death 40 Manner of death as stated Lost at Sea Mine Explosion