Basic Details Surname Hodges Forenames Lawrence John Arden Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Navy (RN) Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Vala Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Able Seaman Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Able Seaman Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death August Day of death 21 Manner of death as stated Killed at Sea Manner of death reference Killed in Action