Basic Details Surname Bickford Forenames William Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename William Frederick Doughty War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number J/27592 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Navy (RN) Unit (Primary - Stated) H.M.S. Clan McNaughton Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Boy 1st Class Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Boy First Class Death and Burial details Country of burial England Town of burial Chatham, Kent Cemetery Chatham Naval Memorial Year of death 1915 Month of death February Day of death 3 Manner of death reference Other