Basic Details Surname Pitman Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative surname Pitman Alternative forename John War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Western Daily Press - Friday 10 February 1950 Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Armoured Corps Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 3rd King's Own Hussars Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Armoured Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of death Palestine Year of death 1943 Month of death October Day of death 1 Age at death 37 Manner of death as stated Killed on active service Manner of death reference Killed in Action