Basic Details Surname Stretton Forenames Alexander Lynam De Courcy Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Other Allied Unit (Primary - Stated) Nigeria Regiment, W.A.F.F. Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) S Lancashire Regt Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Allied Armed Forces Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of death East Africa Year of death 1917 Month of death October Day of death 16 Manner of death as stated Killed In Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action