Basic Details Surname Forster Forenames Eric Murray Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Essex Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Essex Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death France Country of burial France Town of burial Athies Cemetery Athies Communal Cemetery Extension Year of death 1917 Month of death May Day of death 3 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action