Basic Details Surname Platt Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative surname PLATTS Alternative forename John William 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 "Nelson" (Grimsby) Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Mate Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Steam Trawler "Nelson" (Grimsby) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Mate Death and Burial details Country of death At Sea Year of death 1914 Month of death September Day of death 5 Age at death 44 Manner of death reference Other Personal Details Birthplace Hull Address 169, Daubney St., New Cleethorpes, Relationships Husband of Mrs. Platts,