Basic Details Surname Hofton Forenames Lewis Alan Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Artillery Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 8th Nottingham Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Artillery Death and Burial details Country of death Italy Year of death 1942 Month of death December Day of death 22 Age at death 32 Manner of death as stated Died whilst a prisoner Manner of death reference Other