Basic Details Surname Cavendish Forenames William John Robert Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative surname Marquess of Hartington War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Coldstream Guards Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Major Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Coldstream Guards Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Major Death and Burial details Year of death 1944 Month of death September Day of death 10 Manner of death as stated Killed in action