Basic Details Surname Hamilton-Russell Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours MC Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Dragoons Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Major Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) 1st Royal Dragoons Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Major Death and Burial details Country of death Sicily Year of death 1943 Month of death August Day of death 19 Manner of death as stated Killed while serving with the 8th Army in Sicily