Basic Details Surname Paterson Forenames John F Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours RA OBE Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieut Col Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Colonel Death and Burial details Country of death Singapore Year of death 1942 Month of death February Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action