Basic Details Surname Pilter Forenames H Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative surname PILCHER Alternative forename Herbert Richard 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) Trimmer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Steam Trawler Ceylon (Grimsby) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Trimmer Death and Burial details Country of death At Sea Year of death 1914 Month of death September Day of death 6 Age at death 48 Manner of death reference Other Personal Details Birthplace Harwich. Address 163, Hope St., Grimsby. Relationships Husband of Elizabeth Pilcher,