Basic Details Surname Hayhurst Forenames George 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) Merchant Navy Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Merchant Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Garrison Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Chief Engineer Death and Burial details Cemetery Tower Hill Memorial Year of death 1939 Month of death December Day of death 4 Age at death 45 Manner of death as stated Lost his life at sea