Basic Details Surname Hamilton Forenames Ian Robert 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) R.A. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieut Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death Egypt Country of burial Egypt Town of burial El Alamein Year of death 1942 Month of death October Day of death 15 Age at death 23 Manner of death as stated Killed Manner of death reference Killed in Action