Basic Details Surname Rafter Forenames Daniel 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.S. Laurentic Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Laurentic Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death January Day of death 25 Age at death 28 Manner of death as stated Lost his life by the sinking of H.M.S. Laurentic Manner of death reference Killed in Action