Basic Details Surname Knowles Forenames John James Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Died as a Japanese Prisoner of War Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Corps of Signals Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lance Corp Our References Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Signals Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lance Corporal Death and Burial details Year of death 1945