Basic Details Surname Beeching Forenames D H Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Douglas Hampden War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Forename, service and death details are sourced from the school website (see References) which also carries biographical details. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) London Scottish Regiment Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Gommecourt, Somme Country of burial France Town of burial Hebuterne Cemetery Gommecourt British Military Cemetery Number 2 Year of death 1916 Month of death July Day of death 1 Manner of death reference Killed in Action