Basic Details Surname Wakenshaw Forenames Adam Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours VC Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Durham Light Infantry Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Durham Light Infantry Death and Burial details Country of death North Africa Town of death Mersa Metruh Year of death 1942 Month of death June Day of death 27 Manner of death as stated Gave his life Manner of death reference Killed in Action