Basic Details
Surname
Carroll
Forenames
M J
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
Michael John
Served or died
Died
Notes
The school website (see References) gives this biographical information: 'The son of Charles and Luisa Carroll of Lima, Peru, he was born on the 2nd of September 1917. He was at Downside, Smythe House from September 1931 until July 1936. Carroll, who joined the Royal Artillery, was killed in action in Italy whilst serving with the 113th Field Regiment, Royal Artillery. He had celebrated his 26th birthday just a week before. Two of his brothers were also killed during the war. He is buried in Italy, in the Salerno War Cemetery.'
Primary Service
As stated on memorial
Service (Primary - Stated)
Army
Unit (Primary - Stated)
R A
Rank / Title (Primary - Stated)
Capt
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Death and Burial details
Country of death
Italy
Town of death
Salerno
Country of burial
Italy
Town of burial
Salerno
Cemetery
War Cemetery
Year of death
1943
Month of death
September
Day of death
10
Age at death
26
Manner of death reference
Killed in Action