Basic Details Surname Compton Forenames G Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Guy War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours Distinguished Conduct Medal, Military Medal Notes Forename, service and death details are sourced from the school website (see References) which also carries biographical details. He is also listed on the Menin Gate. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Royal Sussex Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Town of death Ypres Year of death 1917 Month of death July Day of death 27 Age at death 23 Manner of death reference Killed in Action