Basic Details Surname Pettitt Forenames Samuel Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Also Commemorated on memorials 885 and 100123 Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Serjeant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The South Staffordshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Serjeant Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Town of death Ypres Country of burial Belgium Town of burial Poperinge Cemetery NINE ELMS BRITISH CEMETERY Year of death 1917 Month of death December Day of death 3 Age at death 27 Manner of death as stated Died of wounds Manner of death reference Died of Wounds