Basic Details Surname Blackburn Forenames Richard Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Not Stated on Memorial Honours George Cross Empire Gallantry Medal Notes Date and place of George Cross action : 6 June 1935 Kasauli, India Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Warwickshire Regiment Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Leicestershire Regiment