Basic Details Surname Atherton Forenames George 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) South Lancashire Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 6th Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Prince of Wales's Volunteers (South Lancashire Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of burial England Town of burial Chester Cemetery Overleigh Cemetery Year of death 1940 Month of death July Day of death 6 Age at death 45 Manner of death reference Killed in Action