Basic Details Surname Wright Forenames William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) H M Transport 'Elobe' Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Unit (Primary - Our reference) HM Transport Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of death Malta Year of death 1917 Month of death July Day of death 19 Age at death 46 Manner of death as stated killed in a torpedo attack off Malta