Basic Details Surname Ellis Forenames Christopher Frederick Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Chris War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Service number 5436730 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Sussex Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 1st Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lance Corporal Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Royal Sussex Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lance Corporal Death and Burial details Country of death Italy Town of death San Merino Year of death 1944 Month of death September Day of death 26 Age at death 25 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action