Basic Details Surname Cannon Forenames Hugh Stanley Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Motor Dispatch Rider Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Engineers Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Engineers Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death First Battle Of Ypres Year of death 1914 Month of death October Day of death 31 Age at death 26 Manner of death as stated Killed In Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action