Basic Details Surname Howell Forenames Gordon Stanley 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 Irish Rifles Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 1st Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) sergt Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Royal Irish Rifles Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Country of burial Belgium Town of burial 1 1/2 miles north of Messines Cemetery Prouse Point Military Cemetery Year of death 1917 Month of death September Day of death 21 Age at death 29 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action