Basic Details Surname Davies Forenames John Charles Bailey Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) British Army Unit (Primary - Stated) Dorset Regt. Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on Memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Cpt. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Dorsetshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Near Caen Year of death 1944 Month of death July Day of death 2 Age at death 23 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action near Caen Manner of death reference Killed in Action