Basic Details Surname Cressey Forenames G E L 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) Yorkshire Regt Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 2nd Bn Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) 2nd Lieut Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Alexandra, Princess of Wales`s Own (Yorkshire Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Vermelles Year of death 1915 Month of death September Day of death 26 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action