Basic Details Surname Wicks Forenames Ernest Thomas Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Royal Irish Rifles Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Rifleman Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Cemetery Tyne Cot Memorial Year of death 1917 Month of death August Day of death 16 Age at death 28 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action