Basic Details Surname Maddox Forenames W Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Walter War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 41510 Notes He had been discharged on 13th August 1917 with tuberculosis of the lungs. As an 11 year old he had tried but failed to save 5 friends who drowned in a frozen lake in Bettisfield ('The Bettisfield Ice Tragedy'), for which he was commended. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army Unit (Primary - Stated) R E Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Fr Sgt Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Engineers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Farrier Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death England Country of burial England Town of burial Alberbury, Shropshire Cemetery St. Michael & All Angels Churchyard Extension Year of death 1918 Month of death June Day of death 26 Age at death 25 Manner of death reference Died of Disease