Basic Details Surname Hay-Smith Forenames A D Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Laddie War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Essex Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death Israel and Palestine Town of death Gaza Cemetery Jerusalem Memorial Year of death 1917 Month of death March Day of death 26 Age at death 30 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action