Basic Details Surname Shrimpton Forenames D Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number A/2000188 Notes The school website (see References) provides the extra service, name and death details and provides this brief biographical detail: ' Douglas Shrimpton was born in Exeter. Memorial: Thiepval.' Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army Unit (Primary - Stated) Kings Royal Rifles Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The King's Royal Rifle Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Somme Year of death 1916 Month of death October Day of death 21 Age at death 26