Basic Details Surname Hill Forenames Dewhirst Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 85/112901 Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Defence Death and Burial details Country of death Denmark Town of death Plymouth Mchl Year of death 1916 Month of death May Day of death 31 Manner of death as stated Unknown