Basic Details Surname Hanson Forenames E Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Eric War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. A mill worker who enlisted in February 1940. He is also commemorated on IWM 2625. Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sapper Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Engineers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sapper Death and Burial details Country of death Italy Town of death Sicily Country of burial Italy Town of burial Catania Cemetery War Cemetery Year of death 1943 Month of death July Day of death 20 Age at death 26 Manner of death as stated Not stated on this memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action