Basic Details Surname Mitchell Forenames J L Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John Leslie War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was a married man who was an apprentice painter and then worked for Ripponden and District Motors. He served with the 9th Lancers and was not found to have been commemorated on any other Calderdale memorial by them. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on the Memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on the Memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on the Memorial Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Trooper Death and Burial details Country of death Middle East Country of burial Libya Town of burial Acroma Cemetery Knightsbridge Military Cemetery Year of death 1942 Month of death May Day of death 27 Age at death 30 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on the Memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action