Basic Details Surname Bray Forenames H S Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Herbert Samuel War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes All extra details sourced from Sefton War Memorials (see References). Herbert saw action on the first day of the Battle of the Somme, 1st July 1916 and died the following day. He is also listed on the Thiepval Memorial. Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) PTE Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The King's (Liverpool Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Somme Year of death 1916 Month of death July Day of death 2 Age at death 31 Manner of death as stated Unknown Manner of death reference Killed in Action