Basic Details Surname Cockroft Forenames G G Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename George Geoffrey War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler and CWGC provide all the details. A former pupil who enlisted in 1941 and was killed attacking enemy shipping. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) 58 Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant (Wireless Operator) Death and Burial details Year of death 1945 Month of death April Day of death 23 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action