Basic Details
Surname
Pillar
Forenames
Kenneth James
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
War
Second World War (1939-1945)
Served or died
Died
Notes
The College website (see References) carries this brief biography: 'College Notes: Came up in 1938 to study Economics and Law. BA 1941. Military Service: Lieutenant 50th Royal Tank Regiment Killed 30 November 1943 in the capture of Fossacesia during the crossing of the River Sangro in Italy.'
Primary Service
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
British Army
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
Royal Tank Regiment
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Lieutenant
Death and Burial details
Country of death
Italy
Town of death
Fossacesia on the River Sangro
Year of death
1943
Month of death
November
Day of death
30
Manner of death reference
Killed in Action