Basic Details Surname Derrett Forenames J M 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) The Buffs Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 5th Batt'n Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Capt. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Year of death 1943 Month of death August Day of death 9 Age at death 22 Manner of death as stated Died of Wounds in Sicily Manner of death reference Died of Wounds