Basic Details Surname Wilson Forenames George R 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 Royal Oak Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Royal Oak Death and Burial details Country of death Scotland Town of death Scapa Floe Year of death 1939 Month of death October Day of death 14 Age at death 35 Manner of death as stated lost on HMS Royal Oak Manner of death reference Killed in Action