Basic Details Surname Sheriff Forenames G E Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename George Ernest 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) Third Hand Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Steam Trawler "Don" (Grimsby) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Third Hand Death and Burial details Country of death At Sea Year of death 1915 Month of death May Day of death 6 Age at death 19 Manner of death reference Other Personal Details Birthplace Grimsby Address 62, Montague St., Grimsby Relationships Son of Mrs. Sheriff,