Basic Details Surname Cox Forenames John Hugh 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) Gordon Highlanders Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 1st Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Gordon Highlanders Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Caen Year of death 1944 Month of death June Day of death 16 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action