Basic Details Surname Richards Forenames J J Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes In the Prison Service he held the rank of Officer at Brixton Prison Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Engineers 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 Death and Burial details Country of death Not stated on memorial Year of death 1942 Month of death August Day of death 21 Manner of death as stated Killed on active service