Basic Details Surname Parkinson Forenames William J Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Military Service Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) HM Submarine A1 Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Ch ERA 2nd Cl Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS A1 Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Chief Engine Room Artificer Death and Burial details Country of death English Channel Year of death 1904 Month of death March Day of death 18 Manner of death as stated Lost life after collision off Nab Light Vessel