Basic Details Surname Kilby Forenames Arthur Forbes Gordon Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Arthur Forbes Gordon War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours V. C. & M. C. Notes many details about his family relationships Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) The South Staffordshire Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 2nd Bn Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The South Staffordshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Near Las Bassée Year of death 1915 Month of death September Day of death 25 Age at death 30 Manner of death as stated Shot down by machine gun fire and a shower of bombs