Basic Details Surname Joy Forenames W Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename William Davey War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Mercantile Marine Reserve in CWGC Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Merchant Marine Unit (Primary - Stated) H.M. Mine Sweeper "Devonia." Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Able Seaman Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HM Minesweeper Devonia Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Able Seaman Death and Burial details Country of burial England Town of burial Grimsby, Lincolnshire Cemetery Scartho Road Cemetery Year of death 1914 Month of death December Day of death 13 Manner of death as stated Noy stated on memorial