Basic Details Surname Burton Forenames Geoffrey Douglas Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) RN Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Curacao Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Writer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Curacoa Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Writer Death and Burial details Year of death 1942 Month of death October Manner of death as stated Killed on active service Manner of death reference Other