Basic Details Surname Messenger Forenames Ernest Paul 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) 1st-4th Gurkha Rifles Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Major Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) 4th Gurkha Rifles Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Major Death and Burial details Year of death 1944 Month of death May Day of death 2 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action