Basic Details Surname Messham Forenames Edgar Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Welsh Fusiliers Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Royal Welsh Fusiliers Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1916 Month of death August Day of death 31 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action