Basic Details Surname Elton Forenames Gordon D G Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours Distinguished Service Order, Military Cross Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Irish Fusiliers Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Capt Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Australian Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Princess Victoria`s (Royal Irish Fusiliers) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death November Day of death 5 Manner of death as stated Killed at Ypres Manner of death reference Killed in Action