Basic Details Surname Pestridge Forenames John Antony Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Durham Light Infantry Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 70th Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Durham Light Infantry Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Year of death 1943 Month of death July Day of death 13 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated Killed by shell fire Manner of death reference Killed in Action