Basic Details Surname Sproat Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) RA Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Capt Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of death Italy Year of death 1944 Month of death January Day of death 21 Age at death 29 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action