Basic Details Surname Queripel Forenames Lionel Ernest Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours Victoria Cross Notes Captain Queripel was awarded the VC for his action in 1944, during fighting in Holland in WWII. (There are a number of memorials for Captain Queripel) Primary Service As stated on memorial Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 10th Parachute Battalion Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Sussex Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of death Netherlands Town of death Wolfheze Country of burial Netherlands Town of burial Arnhem Cemetery Arnhem Oosterbeek War Cemetery Year of death 1944 Month of death September Day of death 19 Age at death 24 Manner of death reference Missing