Basic Details Surname Abel Forenames David S Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Commonwealth Armed Forces Unit (Primary - Our reference) South African Infantry Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Year of death 1916 Month of death October Day of death 12 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated Fell in action in France Manner of death reference Killed in Action