Basic Details Surname Pain Forenames E D Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Edward Davy War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes The College website adds: 'He came up in 1898 from Bradfield School. Trained as an engineer and became a journalist (Evening Standard). Died at the Somme, Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial.' Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Somerset Light Infantry Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Somerset Light Infantry Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Somme Year of death 1916 Month of death August Day of death 18 Age at death 36