Basic Details Surname Canning Forenames John W. Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John William War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He is also commemorated on IWM 2825 and his biographical, service and death details as they found them are shown there. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Armoured Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lance Corporal Death and Burial details Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action