Basic Details Surname Purchase-Rathbone Forenames William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Served Honours Military Cross Notes Participated in Operation Overlord Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) 67th Anti Tank Battery, 20th Anti Tank Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Major Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Major