Basic Details Surname Smith Forenames Ed B Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Edward Benn (Ned) War Military Service Served or died Died Honours VC, DCM Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieut QM Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1940 Month of death January Day of death 12 Age at death 41