Basic Details Surname Dyer Forenames Stewart Barton Bythesea Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours Mentioned in Despatches (thrice) and Distinguished Service Order. Notes He came up to Balliol in 1901 as a mature student, aged 26, for a year in which he studied Oriental Languages. He was a professional soldier and was an Attache in Madrid when he died. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Life Guards Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 2nd Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Major Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Life Guards Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Major Death and Burial details Country of death Spain Town of death Madrid Year of death 1917 Month of death January Day of death 17 Manner of death reference Died of Disease Personal Details Biography Balliol College, Oxford, Matriculated 1901