Basic Details Surname Hails Forenames Charles Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Engineers Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Engineers Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death October Day of death 27 Manner of death as stated KILLED IN ACTION Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Address 15 CLEVELAND AVENUE