Basic Details Surname Brittain Forenames John Athron Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John Athron War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes CWGC provides his details. He is listed on the Dunkirk Memorial. He was the Hulme Scholar at Brasenose where he read History (1933-36) having attended St Peter's School in York. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Northamptonshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Dunkirk Year of death 1940 Month of death May Day of death 31 Age at death 26