Basic Details Surname Lander 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) 21st Independent Parachute Coy Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Major Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Parachute Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Major Death and Burial details Country of death Italy Town of death Sicily Year of death 1943 Month of death July Day of death 14 Age at death 47 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action