Basic Details Surname Barnes Forenames Hugh Cyril Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours Military Cross Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) British Army Unit (Primary - Stated) 2nd Royal Sussex Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Sussex Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death La Bassee Year of death 1918 Month of death July Day of death 21 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action