Basic Details Surname Brown Forenames John Alfred Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Service number 6142675 Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The East Surrey Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Malaya Cemetery Singapore Memorial Year of death 1941 Month of death December Day of death 11 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action