Basic Details Surname McPherson Forenames William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes He was a Second hand on H.M. Drifter 'Charity' lost between Great Yarmouth and Poole. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Naval Reserve Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Hand Death and Burial details Country of burial United Kingdom Town of burial Lost at Sea Cemetery Portsmouth Naval Memorial Year of death 1915 Month of death October Day of death 24 Age at death 32 Manner of death as stated Lost at Sea Manner of death reference Missing Status Notes Brother William also on the memorial.