Basic Details Surname Austin Forenames Michael Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Served Notes The memorial records his police rank as Messenger. It also records some further details re his military service ( e.g. where he actually served) which are unfortunately not discernible from the images held. Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Corps Signals Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Signalman Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Signals Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Signalman Death and Burial details Country of death not applicable - he survived Manner of death reference Not Applicable