Basic Details Surname Geary Forenames Benjamin Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours Victoria Cross Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) East Surrey Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Second Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The East Surrey Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Year of death 1915 Month of death April Day of death 20 Manner of death reference Killed in Action