Basic Details Surname Bent Forenames Philip Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Military Service Honours V. C., D. S. O. Notes V. C. Awarded for Action at Polygon Wood on 1 October 1917 Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) The Leicestershire Regiment (17th Foot) Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lt. Col. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Leicestershire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Colonel