Basic Details Surname Elvidge Forenames John William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Service number 2346156 Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Corps of Signals Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) Malaya Command Signals Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Driver Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Corps of Signals Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Driver Death and Burial details Year of death 1942 Month of death December Day of death 8 Age at death 27 Manner of death as stated Died prisoner of war