Basic Details Surname Atherton Forenames George 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) Sth. Lancs. Fus. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Pte. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Prince of Wales's Volunteers (South Lancashire Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Manner of death reference Killed in Action Status Notes Forename not stated on memorial, but identified via CWGC