Basic Details Surname Apsley Forenames Lord Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative surname Bathurst Alternative forename Allen Algernon War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours Distinguished Service Order, Military Cross Notes He won his honours serving in WW1 and died in a plane crash in Malta whilst serving with the Arab Legion in WW2. Primary Service Our References Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Major Death and Burial details Country of death Malta Country of burial Malta Town of burial Kalkara Cemetery Naval Cemetery Year of death 1942 Month of death December Day of death 17 Age at death 47 Manner of death as stated Accident Manner of death reference Other