Basic Details Surname Ball Forenames A R Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Alec Radford War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Dorsetshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Town of death Mendinghem Country of burial Belgium Town of burial Mendinghem Cemetery Mendinghem Military Cemetery Year of death 1917 Month of death August Day of death 17 Age at death 20 Manner of death reference Died of Wounds