Basic Details Surname Lawe Forenames Norman Edward Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes He attended the school in 1921-26. He drowned whilst a POW of the Japanese en route to Java. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) RAF Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Leading Aircraftsman Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Leading Aircraftman/Airman Death and Burial details Year of death 1943 Month of death November Manner of death as stated Drowned Manner of death reference Killed in Action