Basic Details Surname Howard Forenames Edwin James Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Coldstream Guards Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Vermelles Cemetery Loos Memorial Year of death 1915 Month of death October Day of death 7 Age at death 25 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action