Basic Details Surname Fowles Forenames Rex 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 Gilernum Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death April Day of death 19 Age at death 18 Manner of death as stated Killed on duty