Basic Details Surname Firman Forenames H O B Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Humphrey Osbaldston Brooke War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours Victoria Cross (Posthumous) Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death Iraq Town of death Kut-el-Amara Year of death 1916 Month of death April Day of death 24 Age at death 29 Manner of death reference Killed in Action