Basic Details Surname Jones Forenames Loftus William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours Victoria Cross Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Shark Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Commander Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Shark Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Commander Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death March Manner of death reference Killed in Action