Basic Details Surname Durrant Forenames T F Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Thomas Frank War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours Victoria Cross Notes His VC was awarded in part upon the recommendation of a German officer who witnessed his actions. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army Unit (Primary - Stated) R E Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sergeant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Engineers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1942 Month of death March Day of death 28 Age at death 23 Manner of death reference Died of Wounds