Basic Details Surname Richings Forenames John Somerset 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 Tank Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Second Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Tank Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death Libya Year of death 1942 Month of death May Day of death 28 Age at death 24 Manner of death reference Killed in Action