Basic Details Surname Freer Forenames H Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative surname Frear Alternative forename Harry War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was married to Mary, worked in a mill and was a member of Todmorden Cycling Club before he enlisted in April 1941. He served aboard HMS Rajah and drowned whilst bathing. He is also commemorated on IWM 2224. 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 Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Able Seaman Death and Burial details Country of death Sri Lanka Town of death Colombo Country of burial Sri Lanka Town of burial Colombo Cemetery Liveramentu Year of death 1944 Month of death October Day of death 14 Age at death 32 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on the Memorial Manner of death reference Other