Basic Details Surname Gay Forenames E Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Ernest War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Essex Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Country of burial France Town of burial Crevecoeur-sur-L’Escaut Cemetery Bois-des-Angles British Cemetery Year of death 1918 Month of death October Day of death 8 Age at death 25 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on Memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial