Basic Details Surname Stewart Forenames George Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War - civilians Served or died Died Notes On 17 September 1940 the SS City of Benares – packed with 197 passengers, including 90 children – was torpedoed and sunk in the Atlantic. Death and Burial details Town of death S.S. City of Benares Year of death 1940 Month of death September Day of death 17 Manner of death as stated Lost at Sea Manner of death reference Missing