Basic Details Surname Bates Forenames S Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Sydney Wilfred War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Sank after hitting a mine in the North Sea Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Merchant Marine Unit (Primary - Stated) Steam Trawler Cheshire (Grimsby) Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Trimmer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Steam Trawler Cheshire (Grimsby) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Trimmer Death and Burial details Country of death At Sea Year of death 1915 Month of death July Day of death 7 Age at death 22 Manner of death reference Other Personal Details Birthplace Grimsby Address 42, Tunnard St., Grimsby Relationships Son of Mrs. Bates