Basic Details Surname Tillsen Forenames E Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative surname TILLSON Alternative forename John Edward War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Sank by a mine 30 miles off Spurn Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Merchant Marine Unit (Primary - Stated) Steam Trawler "Kilmarnock" (Grimsby) Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Deck Hand Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Steam Trawler "Kilmarnock" (Grimsby) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Deck Hand Death and Burial details Country of death At Sea Year of death 1914 Month of death September Day of death 22 Age at death 19 Manner of death reference Other Personal Details Birthplace Leicester. Address 22, Nelson St., Grimsby. Relationships Son of George Arthur and Emily Tillson,