Basic Details Surname Thirkell Forenames Ernest A Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army Unit (Primary - Stated) Machine Gun Crp Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Shoesmith Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Machine Gun Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private (Shoeing Smith)