Basic Details Surname Wilson Forenames Eli 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) Royal Engineers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Corporal Death and Burial details Country of death Egypt Country of burial Israel and Palestine Cemetery Gaza War Cemetery Year of death 1917 Month of death April Day of death 21 Age at death 31 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action