Basic Details Surname Bratley Forenames John Wesley Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Death and Burial details Country of death Italy Town of death Messina Straits Year of death 1943 Month of death August Age at death 27 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action