Basic Details Surname Crabtree Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was married to Olive, played tennis at a local club and worked for his uncle before enlisting in October 1940. He is also commemorated on IWM 2853 and the Alamein Memorial. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Tank Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Trooper Death and Burial details Year of death 1942 Month of death October Day of death 28 Age at death 27 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Died of Wounds