Basic Details Surname Gort Gender Not stated on memorial Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Served Honours VC GCB DSO MC Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Grenedier Guards Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lt Col Our References Unit (Primary - Our reference) Grenadier Guards Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Colonel Death and Burial details Year of death 1946