Basic Details Surname Ayres Forenames N.E. Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Norman Eric War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes The school website (See References) provides the service and death details and also carries biographical details of this man. He drowned during a land craft exercise in the Channel. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Essex Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Major Death and Burial details Country of burial England Town of burial London Cemetery City of London Year of death 1944 Month of death May Day of death 4 Age at death 29 Manner of death reference Other