Basic Details Surname Patience Forenames William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) RNR Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Able Seaman Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Town of death off Zeebrugge Year of death 1916 Month of death October Day of death 26 Age at death 19 Manner of death as stated Drowned Manner of death reference Killed in Action