Basic Details Surname Gaskell Forenames John 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) RA Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) L/Bdr. Our References Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lance Bombardier Death and Burial details Country of death Normandy Year of death 1944 Month of death July Day of death 8 Age at death 23 Manner of death as stated Died of Wounds Manner of death reference Died of Wounds