Basic Details Surname Banks Forenames Douglas Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He served with the 5th Lancers, is also commemorated on IWM 596 and 2642 and his biographical, service and death details as they found them are shown on the latter. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army Unit (Primary - Stated) The Lancers Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on the Memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on the Memorial Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) 5th Lancers (Royal Irish) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Trooper Death and Burial details Manner of death as stated Not Stated on the Memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action