Basic Details Surname De Ritter Forenames V F Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Victor Frank War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes He died of gas poisoning. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Somerset Light Infantry Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Year of death 1916 Month of death August Day of death 9 Manner of death reference Died of Wounds