Basic Details Surname Hardy Forenames Alan Herbert Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal East Kent Mounted rifles Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the Memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Second Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal East Kent Yeomanry (The Duke of Connaught`s Own Mounted Rifles) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Secondary Service As stated on memorial Service (Secondary - Stated) British Army Unit (Secondary - Stated) Royal Flying Corps Sub-unit (Secondary - Stated) Not stated on the Memorial Rank / Title (Secondary - Stated) 2nd Lieutenant Our references Service (Secondary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Secondary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death Scotland Town of death Forfarshire Country of burial England Town of burial Chilham Cemetery St. Mary's Churchyard Year of death 1915 Month of death October Day of death 14 Age at death 25 Manner of death as stated Killed on duty - during test flight of aircraft after repair Manner of death reference Other Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial