Basic Details Surname Boyton Forenames Sidney Walter Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Died at sea, whilst a prisoner of war in Japan. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Gunner Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Gunner Death and Burial details Country of death Japan Year of death 1943 Month of death November Day of death 29 Age at death 22 Manner of death as stated Died at sea