Basic Details Surname Carlyle Forenames John Fairfax Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Abbeylands 1933-1937 Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Tank Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Tank Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Secondary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Secondary - Stated) Royal Air Force Rank / Title (Secondary - Stated) Squadron Leader Our references Service (Secondary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Secondary - Our reference) Squadron Leader Death and Burial details Country of death Italy Year of death 1945 Month of death April Day of death 18 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action