Basic Details Surname Smith Forenames A Victor Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Alfred Victor War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours V C Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) 1/5th Battalion East Lancashire Regiment Territorial Force Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) 2nd Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) East Lancashire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death Turkey Year of death 1915 Month of death December Day of death 23 Age at death 24 Manner of death as stated Self Sacrifice Manner of death reference Other