Basic Details Surname Dalton Forenames John M Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Engineers Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) Parachute Squadron Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Engineers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of burial England Town of burial South Holmwood Cemetery St Mary Magdalene Churchyard Year of death 1944 Month of death October Day of death 7 Age at death 20