Basic Details Surname Westcott Forenames J Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename James William War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Royal Naval Reserve Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Navy (RN) Unit (Primary - Stated) H.M. Trawler "Japan." Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Second Hand Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Hand Death and Burial details Country of death At Sea Year of death 1915 Month of death August Day of death 16 Manner of death as stated Missing presumed killed Manner of death reference Killed in Action