Basic Details Surname Hamilton-Russell Forenames Desmond C 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 Dragoons Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Capt Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) 1st Royal Dragoons Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of death North Africa Year of death 1943 Month of death April Day of death 19 Manner of death as stated Killed while serving with the 8th Army in North Africa