Basic Details Surname Nilssen Forenames N O 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) SS Monarch Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death May Day of death 23 Manner of death as stated Killed by action of German submarine