Basic Details Surname Palmer Forenames Ronald William Poulton Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Berkshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Town of death Ploegsteert Wood Year of death 1915 Month of death May Day of death 5 Manner of death as stated shot through the heart while directing work in the trenches