Basic Details Surname Ellis Forenames Douglas Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes According to Hornshaw and Fowler, he had enlisted in October 1939 and been evacuated from Dunkirk. They are the source of his regiment and rank. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Yorkshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lance Corporal Death and Burial details Country of death Germany Country of burial German y Town of burial Hamburg Cemetery Ohsldorf Year of death 1945 Month of death April Day of death 30 Age at death 26 Manner of death reference Killed in Action