Basic Details Surname Ellis Forenames R Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John Robert War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Sank after hitting a mine near Peterhead Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Merchant Marine Unit (Primary - Stated) Steam Trawler "Bel Lily" (Grimsby) Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Fourth Hand Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Steam Trawler "Bel Lily" (Grimsby) Death and Burial details Country of death At Sea Year of death 1917 Month of death May Day of death 14 Age at death 43 Manner of death reference Other Personal Details Birthplace Grimsby Address 87, Charlton St., Grimsby. Relationships Son of John Thomas and Mary Ann Ellis; husband of Mabel Ellis (nee Tawn),