Basic Details Surname Cook Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John George War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) SS Empress of Britain Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) First Engineer Death and Burial details Year of death 1918 Month of death September Day of death 19 Age at death 35 Manner of death reference Killed in Action