Basic Details Surname Besley Forenames Charles Robert Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours MBE, MC Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Northumberland Fusiliers Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Major Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Northumberland Fusiliers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Major Death and Burial details Country of death Singapore Year of death 1942 Month of death February Day of death 14 Age at death 34 Manner of death as stated Killed in action in Singapore, Manner of death reference Killed in Action