Basic Details Surname Randle Forenames John Niel Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours VC Notes Victoria Cross for outstanding bravery in attacking single handed a Japanese post Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Norfolk Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) Second Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Temporary Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Norfolk Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of death India Town of death Kohima Country of burial India Year of death 1944 Month of death May Day of death 4 Manner of death as stated killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action