Basic Details Surname Hitchings Forenames George Henry Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) RN Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Honourable Artillery Company Death and Burial details Country of death at sea Year of death 1940 Month of death June Manner of death as stated Lost Manner of death reference Killed in Action