Basic Details Surname Dawson Forenames Thomas Birbeck Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Gurkha Rifles Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Major Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Commonwealth Armed Forces Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Gurkha Rifles Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Major Secondary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Secondary - Stated) Gordon Highlanders Sub-unit (Secondary - Stated) 11th Our references Service (Secondary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Secondary - Our reference) The Gordon Highlanders Death and Burial details Country of death india Year of death 1943 Month of death December Day of death 13 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action