Basic Details Surname Prowse Forenames George Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours VC DCM Notes Killed in action soon after VC action. Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) RNVR Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) Drake Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) CPO Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Chief Petty Officer Death and Burial details Country of death France Cemetery Vis-en-Artois Memorial Year of death 1918 Month of death September Day of death 29 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action