Basic Details Surname McGowan Forenames William Anthony Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Mate Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Mercantile Marine Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Mate Death and Burial details Country of death at sea Year of death 1917 Month of death November Day of death 30 Age at death 22 Manner of death as stated Lost at sea Manner of death reference Killed in Action