Basic Details Surname Mathers Forenames Desmond George Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Frank War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Service number 5445149 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army Unit (Primary - Stated) Duke of Cornwall`s Light Infantry Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 4th Battalion Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Duke of Cornwall`s Light Infantry Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death Dover Year of death 1942 Month of death September Day of death 16 Age at death 19 Manner of death as stated Killed by German shell fired across the Channel