Basic Details Surname Mayer Forenames G M Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Gerald Max War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours Mentioned in Despatches Twice Notes The College website adds: 'He came up in 1911 from Harrow. Late father a celebrated diamond dealer who handled the Agra diamond; widowed mother. Died of wounds received in action 1.1.1917. Buried at Etaples Cemetery, Pas-de-Calais.' Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army Unit (Primary - Stated) R FUS Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Fusiliers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of death France Country of burial France Town of burial Etaples Year of death 1917 Month of death February Day of death 16 Age at death 24 Manner of death reference Died of Wounds