Basic Details Surname Ward Forenames Alfred 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) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS BAT Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the Memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) A. B. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Able Seaman Death and Burial details Country of death At sea Country of burial At sea Year of death 1917 Month of death October Day of death 29 Manner of death as stated Lost at sea Manner of death reference Killed in Action