Basic Details Surname Smetham Forenames E Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Ernest War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 11/14290 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Northumberland Fusiliers Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 11th Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Corporal Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Northumberland Fusiliers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Corporal Death and Burial details Country of burial Belgium Town of burial Poperinge, West-vlaanderen Cemetery Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery Year of death 1917 Month of death September Day of death 21 Age at death 23 Manner of death reference Other Personal Details Relationships Son of John and Elizabeth Smetham, of 20, Bridge St., Amble, Acklington, Northumberland