Basic Details Surname McCourty Forenames Alexander Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes The memorial states he died in Dunkirk but CWGC confirms he is buried un Belgium. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army Unit (Primary - Stated) Queen's Royal Regiment Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Country of burial Belgium Town of burial Esquelmes Cemetery War Cemetery Year of death 1940 Month of death May Day of death 21 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated Killed Manner of death reference Killed in Action