Basic Details Surname Platt Forenames B C Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative surname PLATTS Alternative forename Benjamin G. 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) Deck Hand Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Steam Trawler "Mercia" (Grimsby) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Deck Hand Death and Burial details Country of death At Sea Year of death 1915 Month of death March Day of death 20 Age at death 17 Manner of death reference Other Personal Details Birthplace Grimsby Address 50, Blundell Avenue, New Cleethorpes Relationships Husband of Mrs. Platts,