Basic Details Surname Edington Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Served Honours Military Medal Notes Participated in Operation Overlord Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) 3rd Reconnaissance Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sergeant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Reconnaissance Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant