Basic Details Surname Machan Forenames Fred Rodger Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Craftsman Death and Burial details Year of death 1942 Month of death December Day of death 12 Age at death 34 Manner of death as stated Died of wounds in South Africa Manner of death reference Died of Wounds