Basic Details Surname Sharples Forenames Gerard Lind 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) East Surrey Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) East Surrey Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Year of death 1942 Month of death December Day of death 3 Manner of death as stated Reported missing, presumed killed Manner of death reference Missing