Basic Details Surname French Forenames John Gay Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Artillery Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 55th AA Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) 2nd Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Year of death 1939 Month of death November Day of death 16 Age at death 33 Manner of death reference Killed in Action