Basic Details Surname Briggs Forenames John Leonard Collingwood Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Scots Greys Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys) Death and Burial details Year of death 1945 Month of death April Day of death 15 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action