Basic Details Surname Whittington Forenames Basil Arthur Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes He died whilst a POW according to the Book of Remembrance. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Artillery Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Artillery Death and Burial details Year of death 1945 Month of death July Day of death 7 Age at death 29 Manner of death as stated Died whilst a Prisoner of War Manner of death reference Other