Basic Details Surname Hamilton Forenames John George Alistair Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) The Black Watch (R.H.R.) Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Year of death 1941 Month of death May Day of death 28 Age at death 27 Manner of death as stated Fell in action in Crete Manner of death reference Killed in Action