Basic Details Surname Leighton Forenames Alexander 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) The Durham Light Infantry Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Pte Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Durham Light Infantry Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death Guyzance Year of death 1945 Month of death January Day of death 17 Manner of death as stated Died whilst training Manner of death reference Other