Basic Details
Surname
Palmer
Forenames
G
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
War
Second World War (1939-1945)
Served or died
Died
Notes
Recovered 15.05.2023 from www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/2658327/george-james-palmer/
STOKER 2ND CLASS GEORGE JAMES PALMER
Service Number: P/KX 95678
H.M.S. Royal Oak
Date of Death 14 October 1939
Age 20 years old
Commemorated at PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL Panel 35, Column 2.
Recovered 15.05 2023 from http://www.isle-of-wight-memorials.org.uk/events/19391014_hms_royal_oak.htm
Second-class Stoker George James Palmer, 20, only son of Mr. George J.W. Palmer, of Glenholme, 22 North-road, Shanklin. He joined the Navy last November.
Primary Service
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
Royal Navy
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
HMS Royal Oak
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Stoker 2nd Class
Death and Burial details
Country of death
At sea
Year of death
1939
Month of death
October
Day of death
14
Age at death
20
Manner of death reference
Killed in Action