Basic Details Surname Thorpe Forenames George Edward Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Hood Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Hood Death and Burial details Country of death at sea Year of death 1941 Month of death May Manner of death as stated killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action