Basic Details Surname Carter Forenames A Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Alfred John 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 Ceylon (Grimsby) Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Deck Hand Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Steam Trawler Ceylon (Grimsby) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Deck Hand Death and Burial details Country of death At Sea Year of death 1914 Month of death September Day of death 6 Age at death 46 Manner of death reference Other Personal Details Birthplace Exeter.