Basic Details Surname Thomas Forenames E Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Simon Henry 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) Trimmer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Steam Trawler "Kilmarnock" (Grimsby) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Trimmer Death and Burial details Country of death At Sea Year of death 1914 Month of death September Day of death 22 Age at death 46 Manner of death reference Other Personal Details Birthplace Yarmouth