Basic Details Surname Taylor Forenames J Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John Thomas War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Merchant Marine Unit (Primary - Stated) Steam Trawler "Mercia" (Grimsby) Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Chief Engineer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Steam Trawler "Mercia" (Grimsby) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Chief Engineer Death and Burial details Year of death 1915 Month of death March Day of death 20 Age at death 50 Manner of death reference Other Personal Details Birthplace York Address Netherstown, Lichfield, Staffs Relationships Son of Thomas Taylor, and the late Ann Taylo