Basic Details Surname Paterson Forenames John W Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative surname Paterson Alternative forename John William War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Service number 4986228 Notes Private, 1st Battalion, Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders. Born in Suffolk, lived in Nottinghamshire. Born in 1923 to James and Gertrude Violet Mary Paterson of Worksop. Kohima Cemetery reference 5 K 8. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Queen's Own (Cameron Highlanders) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death India Country of burial India Town of burial Kohima Cemetery Kohima War Cemetery Year of death 1944 Month of death June Day of death 10 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action