Basic Details Surname Tait Forenames Ian Andrew Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours Mentioned in Despatches Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Parachute Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 22 Independent Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Capt Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Parachute Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Secondary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Secondary - Stated) Queens Own Cameron Highlanders Our references Service (Secondary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Secondary - Our reference) Queen`s Own Cameron Highlanders Death and Burial details Country of burial France Town of burial Ranville Cemetery Cemetery Year of death 1944 Month of death June Day of death 9 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action