Basic Details Surname Gilliat Forenames John 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) Irish Guards Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Major Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Irish Guards Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Major Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death London Town of burial The Royal Military Chapel (The Guards' Chapel) of St James Park, Wellington Barracks Cemetery Brookwood Cemetery Year of death 1944 Month of death June Day of death 18 Age at death 30 Manner of death as stated Bombing of Guards' Chapel