Basic Details Surname Laity Forenames Joseph Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Joseph Thomas War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes One of 6 men from the same naval barracks to die of disease that day. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Navy (RN) Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Navy Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Vivid Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Cook`s Mate Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death Devonport Year of death 1918 Month of death October Day of death 7 Age at death 30 Manner of death as stated Unknown Manner of death reference Died of Disease