Basic Details Surname Pickles Forenames G. Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Geoffrey War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. Worked for the family firm and played rugby union for Halifax before enlisting. Trained as a pilot in Canada and was commissioned in May 1944: flew from HMS Kestrel. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Fleet Air Arm Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sub Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of burial England Town of burial Halifax Cemetery Warley Congregational Church Year of death 1944 Month of death July Day of death 7 Manner of death as stated Not stated on this memorial