Basic Details Surname Wain Forenames R W L Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Richard William Leslie War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours Victoria Cross (Posthumous) Notes He attended the school between 1911 and 1914 and was awarded the VC for his actions in the Battle of Cambrai in which he was killed. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Canadian Tank Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Marcoing, Cambrai Year of death 1917 Month of death November Day of death 20 Age at death 20 Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial