Basic Details Surname Clarke Forenames Cadet Cyril 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) Merchant Marine Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) S.S POLO Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) CADET Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Cadet Death and Burial details Year of death 1918 Month of death February Day of death 12 Age at death 17 Manner of death as stated Drowned due to ship being Torpedoed Manner of death reference Other