Basic Details Surname Hitchings Forenames Francis Noel Wells 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) The Queens (Royal West Surrey Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) LIEUTENANT Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death France Country of burial Not Stated on Memorial Cemetery Not Stated on Memorial Year of death 1918 Month of death December Day of death 3 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial