Basic Details Surname Stirling Forenames GE Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) 8th Battalion London Regiment (Post Office Rifles) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Transloy Ridge Cemetery Thiepval Memorial Year of death 1916 Month of death October Day of death 7 Age at death 18 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action