Basic Details Surname Palmer Forenames Peter 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) 10th Hussars Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Armoured Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of death Madagascar Town of death San Diego Year of death 1942 Month of death May Day of death 5 Age at death 30 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action