Basic Details Surname Hayes Forenames John Alexander 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) Airborne Regt. Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 6th Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) 6th Airborne Division Death and Burial details Country of death Germany Year of death 1945 Month of death May Day of death 2 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action in Germany Manner of death reference Killed in Action