Basic Details Surname Wright Forenames G Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename William George War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Sunk by a mine in the North Sea Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Merchant Marine Unit (Primary - Stated) Steam Trawler "Don" (Grimsby) Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Mate Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Steam Trawler "Don" (Grimsby) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Mate Death and Burial details Country of death At Sea Year of death 1915 Month of death May Day of death 6 Manner of death reference Other Personal Details Birthplace Gravesend. Address 55, Victor St., Grimsby Relationships Son of William and Esther Wright; husband of Emma Wright (nee Purvis)