Basic Details Surname Swain Forenames E Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Eric War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He enlisted in 1938, was evacuated from Dunkirk and transferred to South East Asia in 1942. He is also commemorated on IWM 2738 and on the Rangoon Memorial. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on the Memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on the Memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on the Memorial Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Gunner Death and Burial details Country of death Myanmar Year of death 1945 Month of death February Day of death 18 Age at death 26 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on the Memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action