Basic Details Surname Postlethwaite Forenames R W Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Col Sergt Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Colour Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of burial India Year of death 1940 Manner of death reference Killed in Action