Basic Details Surname Bell Forenames E A Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Edward Augustine War Military Service Served or died Died Notes All service and death details are sourced from The Old Birkonian Society website (see References) which also carries a picture and a biographical details of him. He drowned whilst bathing. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Army Medical Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Wimereux Year of death 1916 Month of death July Day of death 11 Age at death 38 Manner of death as stated Unknown Manner of death reference Other