Basic Details Surname Sheldon Forenames Jack 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) Royal Tank Regiment Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Tank Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Trooper Death and Burial details Country of death Egypt Town of death El Alamein Country of burial Egypt Town of burial Alamein Cemetery El Alamein War Cemetery Year of death 1942 Month of death July Day of death 3 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Killed Manner of death reference Killed in Action