Basic Details Surname Laffan Forenames Thomas Gleeson 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) Straits Settlements Volunteer Force Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Company Quarter-Master Sergeant Our References Unit (Primary - Our reference) Straits Settlements Volunteer Force Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Company Quarter Master Sergeant Death and Burial details Year of death 1945 Month of death June Day of death 10 Manner of death as stated Died while a prisoner of war Manner of death reference Other