Basic Details Surname Vereker Forenames Derek Standish Medlicott Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Honours Military Cross Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army Unit (Primary - Stated) Gurkha Rifles Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Major Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Gurkha Rifles Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Major Death and Burial details Country of death Italy Year of death 1944 Month of death July Day of death 18 Age at death 22 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action