Basic Details Surname Adams Forenames George Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was married, to Isabella, and they had one child. He had enlisted in 1933 and was killed when the Holcombe was sunk by enemy action. he is also commemorated on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Holcombe Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Stoker Death and Burial details Year of death 1943 Month of death November Day of death 12 Age at death 27 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action