Basic Details Surname Rose Forenames George Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) HMT Kirkland Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death August Day of death 21 Age at death 22 Manner of death as stated Lost his life at sea by the sinking of HMT Kirkland Manner of death reference Killed in Action