Basic Details Surname Gear Forenames George Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Service number P/K59293 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Janus Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Leading Stoker Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Janus Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Leading Stoker Death and Burial details Cemetery Portsmouth Naval Memorial Year of death 1944 Month of death January Day of death 23 Age at death 45 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action