Basic Details Surname Bales Forenames Eric George Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes The College website (see References) carries this brief biography: 'College Notes: Came up in 1934 to study Modern Languages. BA 1937. Military Service: Private Intelligence Corps. Died 19 August 1942.' Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Intelligence Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Year of death 1942 Month of death August Day of death 19