Basic Details Surname Routledge Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Gunr Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Gunner Death and Burial details Year of death 1944 Month of death September Day of death 12 Age at death 26 Manner of death as stated Died as Japanese POW Manner of death reference Other