Basic Details Surname Eccott Forenames Ronald William Eric Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes He died whilst a POW according to the Book of Remembrance. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Engineers Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Engineers Death and Burial details Year of death 1943 Month of death August Day of death 21 Age at death 24 Manner of death as stated Died whilst a Prisoner of War Manner of death reference Other