Basic Details Surname Herthrington Forenames W Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename William War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Sunk by a mine whilst homeward bound from the Faroe fishing grounds Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Merchant Marine Unit (Primary - Stated) Steam Trawler Southward (Grimsby) Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Deck Hand Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Steam Trawler Southward (Grimsby) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Deck Hand Death and Burial details Country of death At Sea Year of death 1919 Month of death March Day of death 1 Age at death 36 Manner of death reference Other Personal Details Birthplace Bradford Address Quaker Houses, Belle Vue, Wakefield Relationships Son of the late Harry and Eileen Hetherington; husband of Dorothy Hetherington (formerly Nicholson, nee Bernstein)