Basic Details Surname Gendall Forenames William Henry Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Billy War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Service number 420707 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army Unit (Primary - Stated) 5th Royal Tank Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) Headquarter Squadron Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Corporal Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Tank Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Corporal Death and Burial details Country of death Germany Year of death 1945 Month of death October Day of death 8 Age at death 26 Manner of death as stated Accidentally killed