Basic Details Surname Paul Forenames J Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Joseph William War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Sunk by U-boat 70m NE by N of Spurn Light Vessel Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Merchant Marine Unit (Primary - Stated) Steam Trawler "Mayfly" (Grimsby) Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Cook Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Steam Trawler "Mayfly" (Grimsby) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Cook Death and Burial details Country of death At Sea Year of death 1917 Month of death April Day of death 24 Age at death 49 Manner of death reference Other Personal Details Birthplace Whitstable. Address 23, Freshney St., Grimsby. Relationships Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Paul; husband of Rebecca Paul (nee Barr),