Basic Details Surname Laurie Forenames George Brenton Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes twice mentioned in despatches Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Irish Rifles Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 1st Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieutenant Colonel Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Royal Irish Rifles Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Colonel Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Neuve Chappel Year of death 1915 Month of death March Day of death 12 Age at death 47 Manner of death as stated Killed In Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Relationships second son of Lieut General Laurie M.P.