Basic Details Surname Earl of Erne Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes The Earl of Erne's surname, not given on the memorial, was Crichton - see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Crichton,_5th_Earl_Erne Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Horse Guards Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Horse Guards (The Blues)