Basic Details Surname Sargeant Forenames William R Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename William Rawlinson Wells War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes A blacksmith's apprentice who joined the Navy in 1916 just after his 18th birthday and was invalided out of the service in 1919 suffering from tuberculosis. This was probably the cause of death. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Able Seaman Death and Burial details Manner of death as stated Not stated on this memorial