Basic Details Surname Taylor Forenames H Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename George Alfred War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Sank after striking a mine in the North Sea Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Merchant Marine Unit (Primary - Stated) Steam Trawler "Equinox" (Grimsby) Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Third Hand Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Steam Trawler "Equinox" (Grimsby) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Third Hand Death and Burial details Country of death At Sea Year of death 1916 Month of death August Day of death 25 Age at death 23 Manner of death reference Other Personal Details Birthplace Rattlesden, Suffolk. Address Marsh Green, Drinkstone, Bury St. Edmund's, Suffolk Relationships Son of Anna Ellen Taylor, and the late Herbert Taylor.