Commemorated at Memorial Name Tamworth Sandakan Memorial Given name John William Family name Mitchell Gender Male Service number NX40893 Conflicts Second World War, 1939–45 Fate date 20 February 1945 Additional information Last held rank Lance Corporal Unit at embarkation 2/18 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