Basic Details Surname Hales Forenames R J. Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Richard John War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Service number 5726757 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army Unit (Primary - Stated) Dorchestershire Regiement Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Warrant Officer II (CMS) Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Dorsetshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Warrant Officer Class II (Company Sergeant Major) Death and Burial details Year of death 1946 Month of death November Day of death 2 Age at death 27 Manner of death reference Killed in Action