Basic Details Surname Wells Forenames Ben Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Service number 107939 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) R A Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieutenant Colonel Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Colonel Death and Burial details Year of death 1942 Month of death December Day of death 1 Age at death 42 Manner of death as stated Killed in action at sea Manner of death reference Killed in Action