Basic Details Surname Howard Forenames William James Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Service number 3857309 Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) The Loyal Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 18th Reconnaissance Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sgt. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death Burma Town of death Tambaya Hospital Cemetery Tambaya Cemetery Year of death 1943 Month of death December Day of death 29 Age at death 22 Manner of death as stated Died of dystentery Manner of death reference Died of Disease