Basic Details Surname Beckwith-Smith Forenames Merton Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours DSO, MC Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Maj Gen Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Major General Death and Burial details Country of death Far East Year of death 1942 Month of death November Day of death 11 Age at death 52 Manner of death as stated Died as Japanese Prisoner of War Manner of death reference Other