Basic Details Surname Sherrard Forenames William Laurence Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) R.A. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Capt. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of death Sumatra Town of death Pladjoe Year of death 1942 Month of death February Day of death 14 Age at death 24 Manner of death as stated Killed Manner of death reference Killed in Action