Basic Details Surname Hammerton Forenames Albert Ernest 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) Essex Regt Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Essex Regiment Death and Burial details Town of death Caen Year of death 1944 Month of death August Day of death 29 Manner of death as stated Died in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action