Basic Details Surname Higham Forenames Wilfred Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes He attended the school in 1932-36. He died whilst in transit to Italy as a POW. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Signals Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Signaller Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Signals Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Signaller Death and Burial details Year of death 1942 Month of death November Day of death 14 Manner of death as stated Drowned Manner of death reference Killed in Action