Basic Details Surname West Forenames Ernest Sidney Alexander 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 Engineers Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) SECOND CORPORAL Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Engineers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Corporal Death and Burial details Country of death Not Stated on Memorial Country of burial Not Stated on Memorial Cemetery Not Stated on Memorial Year of death 1916 Month of death October Day of death 5 Manner of death as stated DIED OF WOUNDS Manner of death reference Died of Wounds Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial