Basic Details Surname Dean Forenames J Fairfax Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John Fairfax War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes CWGC gives details of name and his death: he is listed on the Alamein Memorial. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army Unit (Primary - Stated) Yorks and Lancaster Regt Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The York and Lancaster Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Year of death 1941 Month of death December Day of death 5 Age at death 26 Manner of death as stated Drowned