Basic Details Surname Elton Forenames J Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Sank after hitting a mine in the River Humber Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Merchant Marine Unit (Primary - Stated) Steam Trawler "Ajax" (Grimsby) Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Fourth Hand Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Steam Trawler "Ajax" (Grimsby) Death and Burial details Country of death At Sea Year of death 1914 Month of death September Day of death 2 Age at death 30 Manner of death reference Other Personal Details Address 1, Ripon Street , Grimsby Relationships Husband of Mrs Elton