Basic Details Surname Hay Forenames Edward Douglas John 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) Grenadier Guards Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieutenant Colonel Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Grenadier Guards Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Colonel Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death London Town of burial The Royal Military Chapel (The Guards' Chapel) of St James Park, Wellington Barracks Cemetery Theydon (St Michael) Churchyard Year of death 1944 Month of death June Day of death 18 Age at death 55 Manner of death as stated Bombing of Guards' Chapel