Basic Details Surname Oakes Forenames George Frederick Thomas 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) R.E. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Capt. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Engineers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of burial France Town of burial Heilly Cemetery Cimetiere du Bois Year of death 1916 Month of death July Day of death 15 Age at death 33 Manner of death as stated Killed in The Battle of the Somme Manner of death reference Other