Basic Details Surname Platford Forenames J Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Benjamin 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 "Linnet" (Grimsby) Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Deck Hand Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Steam Trawler "Linnet" (Grimsby) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Deck Hand Death and Burial details Country of death At Sea Year of death 1914 Month of death November Day of death 1 Age at death 42 Manner of death reference Other Personal Details Birthplace Yarmouth