Basic Details Surname Macleay Forenames Robert Bruce Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours MC Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Indian Army Unit (Primary - Stated) D.C.O. Lancers (Duke of Connaught's Own) Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 6th Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Indian Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Duke of Connaught’s Own Lancers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Year of death 1944 Month of death February Day of death 28 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Killed on Reconnaissance Manner of death reference Killed in Action