Basic Details Surname Appleton Forenames J Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename William 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 "Cyrano" (Grimsby) Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Deck Hand Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Steam Trawler "Cyrano" (Grimsby) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Deck Hand Death and Burial details Year of death 1919 Month of death August Day of death 15 Age at death 34 Manner of death reference Other Personal Details Birthplace Hull Address 65,5 Temperance Place, Hull. Relationships Husband of Mrs. Appleton,