Basic Details Surname Besley Forenames C Robert Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours MC, MBE Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Northumberland Fusiliers Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 9th Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Maj Our References Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Northumberland Fusiliers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Major