Basic Details Surname Anderson Forenames Gerard Rupert Laurie Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours Mentioned in Despatches Notes He was a Fellow of the College. He competed in the 1912 Olympics as a hurdler (he was the English champion) and CWGC provides his service details and corrects his place of death: he is also listed on the Menin Gate. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Cheshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Town of death Ypres Year of death 1914 Month of death November Day of death 8 Age at death 25 Manner of death as stated Fell in France Manner of death reference Killed in Action