Basic Details Surname Lucas Forenames David Elmar Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes "Made the supreme sacrifice (Menin Road," Flanders Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) S. African Infantry Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieut. Our References Unit (Primary - Our reference) South African Infantry Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death Flanders Year of death 1917 Month of death September Day of death 21 Manner of death as stated Made the supreme sacrifice Manner of death reference Killed in Action