Basic Details Surname Welch Forenames J Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Served Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) R.E. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sapper Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Engineers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sapper Secondary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Secondary - Stated) Metropolitan Police (War Reserve) Sub-unit (Secondary - Stated) P Division (Catford), Bromley Sub Division, Bromley Police Station Rank / Title (Secondary - Stated) PC/WR Our references Service (Secondary - Our reference) Civilian Unit (Secondary - Our reference) Police Rank / Title (Secondary - Our reference) Group Captain Death and Burial details Country of death not applicable, as he survived his War service Manner of death as stated not applicable Manner of death reference Not Applicable