Basic Details Surname French Forenames John Ernest Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Service number 5827948 Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) The Suffolk Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 5th Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Suffolk Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Japan Town of death Osaka Year of death 1943 Month of death July Day of death 25 Age at death 23