Basic Details Surname Pilkington Forenames Mark Leslie Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours MC Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Life Guards Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Secondary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Secondary - Stated) Long Range Desert Groups Death and Burial details Year of death 1942 Month of death January Day of death 12 Manner of death as stated Killed