Basic Details Surname Banks Forenames Douglas Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He had worked for his father as a painter and decorator before enlisting in 1942 when he served with the 16th Lancers, part of the Armoured Brigade. He is also commemorated on IWM 2224 and 596. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on Memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on Memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) 16th Lancers (The Queen's) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Trooper Death and Burial details Country of death Italy Country of burial Italy Town of burial Rome Cemetery War Cemetery Year of death 1944 Month of death June Day of death 7 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action