Basic Details Surname Richardson Forenames William John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes eldest grandson of John Charles Richardson Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Navy (RN) Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Bulwark (Battleship) sunk 1914 Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Bulwark Death and Burial details Year of death 1914 Month of death November Day of death 26 Age at death 27 Manner of death as stated Killed in an explosion Manner of death reference Killed in Action