Basic Details Surname Davis Forenames Francis M Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Francis Madensfield War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours Mentioned in Despatches Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Commonwealth Armed Forces Unit (Primary - Our reference) South African Infantry Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Town of death Ypres Year of death 1917 Month of death September Day of death 30 Age at death 27 Manner of death reference Killed in Action