Basic Details Surname Philps Forenames W Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes CWGC confirms his service as Mercantile Marine despite him being listed on the memorial as Royal Navy. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Navy Unit (Primary - Stated) Transport Vess Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Master Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Master