Basic Details Surname Calvert Forenames Cecil F H Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Cecil Frederick Holcombe War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes He was attached tot he 179th Tunnelling Company of the Royal Engineers and had been recommended for the Distinguished Service Order for rescuing trapped miners 8 days before he died. He did not receive it the DSO. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army Unit (Primary - Stated) DCLI Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Duke of Cornwall`s Light Infantry Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Somme Year of death 1915 Month of death September Day of death 14 Manner of death as stated Unknown Manner of death reference Killed in Action