Basic Details Surname Dent Forenames Oscar W R Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lt Col Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Colonel Death and Burial details Year of death 1944 Month of death August Day of death 17 Age at death 40 Manner of death reference Killed in Action