Basic Details Surname Oates Forenames Joseph John Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Jacky War Korean War (1950-1953) Served or died Died Service number 22164491 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army Unit (Primary - Stated) King`s Shropshire Light Infantry Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) attached 1st Middlesex Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The King's (Shropshire Light Infantry) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Korea Year of death 1951 Month of death April Day of death 24 Age at death 22 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action