Basic Details Surname Forbes Forenames Frederick William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes TORPEDOED Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Merchant Marine Unit (Primary - Stated) SS MYRTLE BRANCH Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Chief Engineer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) SS Myrtle Branch Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Chief Engineer 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 1918 Month of death April Day of death 11 Manner of death as stated LOST AT SEA Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Address OF NORTH SHIELDS Occupation Not Stated on Memorial