Basic Details Surname Hoy Forenames Thomas Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Vala Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Stoker Death and Burial details Cemetery Plymouth Naval Memorial Year of death 1917 Month of death August Day of death 21 Manner of death as stated Unknown