Basic Details Surname Shanks Forenames James Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Gunner Death and Burial details Country of death Italy Town of death Salerno Year of death 1943 Month of death September Day of death 27 Age at death 25 Manner of death as stated Killed in action at Salerno Manner of death reference Killed in Action