Basic Details Surname Shanks Forenames Archie Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Archibald War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) 2nd Batt Scots Guards Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Gds Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Scots Guards Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Guardsman Death and Burial details Country of death Italy Year of death 1943 Month of death October Day of death 23 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated Killed in Italy Manner of death reference Killed in Action