Basic Details Surname Paton Forenames George Henry Tatham Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours Victoria Cross Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) British Army Unit (Primary - Stated) Grenadier Guards Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 2/17th Battalion London Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Grenadier Guards Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Gonnelieu Country of burial France Cemetery Metz en Couture Communal Cemetery, British Extension Year of death 1917 Month of death December Day of death 1 Age at death 22 Manner of death as stated Mortally wounded Manner of death reference Died of Wounds