Basic Details Surname Howie Forenames James Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours MSM Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Staff Sgt Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Army Service Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Staff Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death Palestine Town of death Gaza Year of death 1918 Month of death October Day of death 30 Age at death 43 Manner of death as stated Died