Basic Details Surname Howard Forenames Edward John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours Burma Star; 1939-1945 Star; Defence Medal; 1939-1945 Indian Imperial Medal Notes Also remembered on the Rangoon Memorial, Burma (Myanmar). Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Reconnaissance Corps. Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 2nd. Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sergeant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Reconnaissance Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Year of death 1945 Month of death February Day of death 25 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action