HMS Viknor, Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve (British Navy)
Date Of Birth:
04/10/1893
Died:
13/01/1915 (Died at Sea)
Age:
21
Summary
Samuel Gourley was the son of James and Maggie Gourley. Samuel M Gourley was born on 4th October 1893 in Portglenone.. Samuel was an apprentice shoe maker. His father became senior postmaster in Portglenone. Samuel Gourley enlisted a year before the war started on 3rd September 1913. He was living at 4 Carnegie Gardens, Port Glasgow, Scotland at the time. Able Seaman Samuel Gourley was serving with the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve on board HMS Viknor when it sank off the north-west coast of Donegal on 13th January 1915. There were no survivors. Samuel was 21 years old.
The Memorial is situated on Southsea Common overlooking the promenade, and is accessible at all times. A copy of the Memorial Register is kept at the Civic Offices in Guildhall Square and may be consulted there.
