Basic Details Surname Hitchins Forenames Henry William Ernest Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) 1st Battn The Manchester Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieut. Colonel Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Manchester Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Colonel Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Town of death Ypres Year of death 1915 Month of death April Day of death 26 Age at death 49 Manner of death as stated Killed at second battle of Ypres Manner of death reference Killed in Action