Basic Details Surname Beal Forenames C Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Charles 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) Cook Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Steam Trawler "Mercia" (Grimsby) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Cook Death and Burial details Country of death At Sea Year of death 1915 Month of death March Day of death 20 Age at death 48 Manner of death reference Other Personal Details Birthplace Hull