Basic Details Surname Roach Forenames Matthew Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Matt War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours MC Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Engineers Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 225th Tunnelling Company Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Temporary Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Engineers Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1916 Month of death July Day of death 24 Age at death 28 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action