Basic Details Surname Whistler Forenames Rex 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) Welsh Guards Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Welsh Guards Death and Burial details Year of death 1944 Month of death July Day of death 18 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action