Basic Details Surname Hammond Forenames Douglas William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army Unit (Primary - Stated) The Buffs Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 2nd Bn Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) 2nd Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Cemetery Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial Year of death 1915 Month of death May Day of death 24 Age at death 18 Manner of death as stated Fell in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action