Basic Details Surname Cotton Forenames Douglas G 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) Royal Signals Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sgmn Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Signals Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Signalman Death and Burial details Town of burial Chungkia Manner of death as stated Died whilst a prisoner of war in Japanese hands Manner of death reference Other