Basic Details Surname Tadman Forenames John Ladbrooke Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War - civilians Served or died Died Notes He attended the college between 1927 and 1930 and so was probably c34 years old when he died aboard the SS California which was sunk by air attack in the Atlantic to the west of Spain. Death and Burial details Year of death 1943 Month of death July Day of death 11