Basic Details Surname Gofton Forenames Joseph William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number Z/5449 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Stated) R.N Division Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) Drake Battalion R.N. Division Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Able Seaman Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Naval Division Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Able Seaman Death and Burial details Country of burial France Town of burial Contay Cemetery British Cemetery Year of death 1917 Month of death February Day of death 10 Age at death 38 Manner of death as stated Died Manner of death reference Other