Basic Details Surname Hanson Forenames George Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He enlisted in December 1939, was killed aboard HMS Orion during air attacks off Crete and is also commemorated on the Plymouth Naval Memorial. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on Memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on Memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on Memorial Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Orion Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Able Seaman Death and Burial details Year of death 1941 Month of death May Day of death 29 Age at death 23 Manner of death reference Killed in Action