Basic Details Surname Newton Forenames John Thomas Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes The memorial gives no other details but the CWGC lists only one casualty with the initials J T from Grimsby: it is assumed this is him and these are his details. He died aboard the steam trawler 'Mercia' out of Grimsby. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Trimmer Death and Burial details Year of death 1915 Month of death March Day of death 20 Age at death 22