Basic Details Surname McCoombs Forenames Hugh Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Civilian Unit (Primary - Our reference) Munitions Worker Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death Silvertown Year of death 1917 Month of death January Day of death 19 Manner of death as stated Works Explosion Manner of death reference Other