Basic Details Surname Butler Forenames J N Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John Northcroft War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes He was a POW at the time of his death. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Hampshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of death North Africa Year of death 1943 Month of death March Day of death 3 Manner of death reference Died of Wounds