Basic Details Surname Wheatley Forenames R J Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Richard James Henry War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes He died of cholera. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lance Bombardier Death and Burial details Country of death Thailand Country of burial Thailand Town of burial Kanchanaburi Cemetery War Cemetery Year of death 1943 Month of death August Day of death 20 Age at death 25 Manner of death reference Died of Disease