Basic Details Surname Player Forenames J Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John 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 Tank Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lance Corporal Death and Burial details Country of death Eygpt Town of death El Alamein Cemetery El Alamein Cemetery Year of death 1942 Month of death October Day of death 25 Age at death 30 Manner of death as stated Made the ultimate sacrifice Manner of death reference Killed in Action