Basic Details Surname Spurling Forenames John Michael Kane Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Served Honours CB, CBE, DSO Notes During WW2 he served in Burma & North West Europe, where he commanded the 13th. Brigade. 7th Armoured Division. Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Leicester Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Major General Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Leicestershire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Major General Secondary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Secondary - Stated) Royal Anglian Regiment Rank / Title (Secondary - Stated) Deputy Colonel Our references Service (Secondary - Our reference) British Army Death and Burial details Year of death 1980 Month of death January Day of death 23 Age at death 73 Manner of death reference Other