Basic Details Surname Mears Forenames E De Q Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Edward de Quincey War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes He is also listed on the Thiepval Memorial. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army Unit (Primary - Stated) Essex Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 10th Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) 2nd Lieut Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Essex Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Somme Year of death 1916 Month of death July Day of death 14 Age at death 23