Basic Details Surname Clift Forenames M R Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Maurice Richard War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes The College website adds: 'He would have come up in 1915 from Aldenham. Exhibitioner, father a professional translator, mother a Gaskell (qv). Died of wounds. Buried at Étaples Cem.' Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Dorset Regt Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Dorsetshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Etaples Country of burial France Town of burial Etaples Cemetery British Military Cemetery Year of death 1916 Month of death August Day of death 14 Age at death 19 Manner of death reference Died of Wounds