Basic Details Surname Crabtree Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. Married, to Olive, he played tennis and worked for his Uncle before enlisting in October 1940. He is also commemorated on the El Alamein Memorial. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Tank Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Trooper Death and Burial details Year of death 1942 Month of death October Day of death 28 Manner of death as stated Not stated on this memorial Manner of death reference Died of Wounds