Basic Details Surname Holcroft Forenames Gilbert Culcheth Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Whilst Gallantly Heading His Men In The Attack Which Succeeded In Capturing The Hooge Ridge Flanders On August 9th Born October 23rd 1894 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Durham Light Infantry Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 2nd Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Second Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Durham Light Infantry Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death Flanders Year of death 1915 Month of death August Day of death 9 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated Killed In Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Relationships Eldest Son Of George Harry And Anne Gertrude Holcroft