Basic Details Surname Richards Forenames John Martin Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Service number 1085280 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Artillery Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 1st Battery Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Gunner Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Gunner Death and Burial details Country of death North Africa Year of death 1942 Month of death July Day of death 24 Age at death 33 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action