Basic Details Surname Philipps Forenames Colwyn Erasmus Arnold Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Was mentioned in despatches for leading the charge in which he was killed. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Horse Guards Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Horse Guards (The Blues) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Town of death Ypres Year of death 1915 Month of death May Day of death 13 Manner of death as stated Killed when gallantly leading a squadron of the Blues in a charge near Ypres