Basic Details Surname Parnham Forenames John Reginald Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Mercantile Marine Reserve Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Steward Death and Burial details Country of death Irish Sea Town of death [SS] Otranto Diasater Year of death 1918 Month of death October Day of death 6 Age at death 36 Manner of death as stated Lost Manner of death reference Other