Basic Details Surname Coffin Forenames Gordon Thorpe Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes 2598774 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) British Army Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Corps of Signals Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Corps of Signals Death and Burial details Country of death Western Desert Year of death 1942 Month of death January Day of death 25 Age at death 19 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action