Basic Details Surname Milk 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) British Army Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Engineers Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 560th Co. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sergeant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Engineers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Year of death 1944 Month of death September Day of death 12 Age at death 29 Manner of death as stated Lost at sea through enemy action Manner of death reference Killed in Action