Basic Details Surname Forster Forenames John William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) RATA Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 72 Northumbrian Field Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Year of death 1942 Month of death May Day of death 31 Manner of death reference Died of Wounds