Basic Details Surname Fass Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Welsh Guards Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 1st. Battalion Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Welsh Guards Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Colonel Death and Burial details Country of death France, Normandy Year of death 1944 Month of death June Day of death 30 Age at death 33 Manner of death as stated Killed in Normandy Manner of death reference Killed in Action