Basic Details Surname Elvey Forenames John Tyson Gender unknown Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Border Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 4th Our References Unit (Primary - Our reference) Border Regiment Death and Burial details Year of death 1942 Month of death December Day of death 5 Manner of death as stated Wounded N.Africa but drowned in Mediterranean when hospital ship was sunk Manner of death reference Other