Basic Details Surname Ponsonby Forenames John Ashley 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) British Army Unit (Primary - Stated) Coldstream Guards Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Coldstream Guards Death and Burial details Country of death North Africa Year of death 1942 Month of death December Day of death 25 Age at death 22 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action