Basic Details Surname Cates Forenames George Edward Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours VC Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Rifle Brigade Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 2nd. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) 2nd. Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort`s Own) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Bouchavesnes Year of death 1917 Month of death March Day of death 8 Age at death 24 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action