Basic Details Surname Murgatroyd Forenames Tom W G Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Tom Walter Crabtree War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. Married, to Phyllis, he had been a professional footballer signing for both Chelsea and Oldham but had also worked for Moss Bros before enlisting in 1940. He died of appendicitis. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Signals Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death Sri Lanka Country of burial Sri Lanka Town of burial Columbo Cemetery Liveramentu Year of death 1944 Month of death July Day of death 11 Age at death 28 Manner of death as stated Not stated on this memorial Manner of death reference Died of Disease