Basic Details Surname Syrett Forenames John David Alfred 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) Welsh Guards Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Major Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Welsh Guards Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Major Death and Burial details Country of death Normandy Year of death 1944 Month of death July Day of death 22 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action