Basic Details Surname Swanson Forenames G W Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename George William War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Forename, service and death details are sourced from the school website (see References) which also carries biographical details. He drowned when the RMS Leinster was torpedoed. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Hampshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Year of death 1918 Month of death October Day of death 10 Age at death 27 Manner of death as stated Unknown Manner of death reference Killed in Action