Commemorated at Memorial Name Tamworth Sandakan Memorial Given name Vernon Owen Family name Hicks Gender Male Service number NX72066 Conflicts Second World War, 1939–45 Fate date 11 February 1945 Additional information Last held rank Private Unit at embarkation 2/30 Australian Infantry Battalion Service Australian Army Veteran Notes/Bio Served in Borneo. Died as a POW. Do you know more about this war Veteran? Click here to learn how you can contribute