Basic Details Surname Boyd Forenames Gerald F Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Military Service Served or died Died Honours KCB CMG DSO DCM Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Major General Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The East Yorkshire Regiment (The Duke of York's Own) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Major General Death and Burial details Year of death 1930 Month of death April Day of death 12 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on Memorial