Basic Details Surname Dease Forenames Maurice James Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours VC Notes his war the first VC issued in the first world war Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 4th battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Town of death Mons Year of death 1914 Month of death August Day of death 23 Manner of death as stated Died of wounds Manner of death reference Died of Wounds