Basic Details Surname Blake Forenames John Philip Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours M.C. (Military Cross) Notes Teacher 1939 Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Marines Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Marines Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of death Yugoslavia Town of death Brac Year of death 1944 Month of death June Day of death 3 Age at death 26 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action