Basic Details Surname Pirrie Forenames Alan Ball Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945): Far East Prisoners of War Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Straits Settlements Volunteer Force Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Unit (Primary - Our reference) Straits Settlements Volunteer Force Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Year of death 1943 Month of death August Day of death 26 Manner of death as stated Died while a prisoner of war Manner of death reference Other