Basic Details Surname Westcott Forenames Eric J 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) Essex Regt. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Essex Regiment Death and Burial details Country of death Egypt Year of death 1942 Month of death July Day of death 18 Age at death 23 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action