Basic Details Surname Woodward Forenames Edgar Seymer Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes The original memorial was destroyed by fire in 1927. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Commonwealth Unit (Primary - Stated) 97th Inf, Indian Army Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) LIEUTENANT Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Indian Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) 97th Inf, Indian Army Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death Mesopotamia Year of death 1916 Month of death January Day of death 6 Age at death 31 Manner of death as stated Killed In Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action