Basic Details Surname Hill Forenames W Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename William War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Sank by a mine about 27 miles off Spurn Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Merchant Marine Unit (Primary - Stated) Steam Trawler "Fittonia" (Grimsby) Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Third Hand Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Steam Trawler "Fittonia" (Grimsby) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Third Hand Death and Burial details Country of death At Sea Year of death 1914 Month of death September Day of death 2 Manner of death reference Other Personal Details Birthplace Birkenhead. Address 227, Weelsby St., Grimsby Relationships Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Hill; husband of Deborah Hill (nee Wilson)