Basic Details Surname Sprake Forenames R J L Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Service number 1319147 Notes Son of Pte Henry Robert Sprake, The Dorsetshire Regt (died on active service 8th December,1939) and Lily Maria Sprake of Bridport, Dorset. Died in the sinking of the Japanese POW transport ship Suez Maru by USS Bonefish on 29 Nov 1943 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Royal Air Force Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) AC2 Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Aircraftman/Airman 2nd Class Death and Burial details Country of death Singapore Country of burial Singapore Town of burial Kranji Cemetery Commemorated on Singapore Memorial Column 430 Year of death 1943 Month of death November Day of death 29 Age at death 22 Manner of death as stated Died as Prisoner of War Manner of death reference Other