Basic Details Surname Russell Forenames Geoffrey Ernest Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours DSO TD Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lt. Col. Our References Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Colonel Death and Burial details Country of death Italy Year of death 1943 Month of death November Day of death 29 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action