Basic Details Surname Smith Forenames A Victor Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Alfred Victor War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours VC, Croix de Guerre Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) East Lancashire Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 5th Batt Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieut Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) East Lancashire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death Turkey Town of death Gallipoli Peninsular (Fusilier Bluff) Country of burial Not Stated on Memorial Year of death 1915 Month of death December Day of death 23 Age at death 24 Manner of death as stated He gave his life to save others by throwing himself upon a grenade Manner of death reference Killed in Action