Basic Details Surname Wheeler Forenames William Alfred Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Hampshire Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Hampshire Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Bugler Death and Burial details Town of death Orkney Islands Year of death 1916 Month of death June Day of death 15 Age at death 17 Manner of death as stated drowned Manner of death reference Other Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial Relationships YOUNGER SON OF COL.SERGT WM WHEELER (LATE RMLI)