Basic Details Surname Simpson Forenames Richard Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Navy (RN) Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Death and Burial details Country of death Not Stated on Memorial Country of burial Not Stated on Memorial Cemetery Not Stated on Memorial Year of death 1917 Month of death August Day of death 14 Manner of death as stated LOST AT SEA Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Address 42 EDITH STREET,TYNEMOUTH Occupation Not Stated on Memorial