Basic Details Surname Dowdell Forenames Ernest George Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours MC Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Border Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 3rd Bn attd 8th Bn Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) 2nd Lt Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Border Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Year of death 1918 Month of death March Day of death 22 Manner of death as stated KIA Manner of death reference Killed in Action