Basic Details Surname Roach Forenames G Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Gerald War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Forename, service and death details are sourced from the school website (see References) which also carries biographical details. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Naval Air Service Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sub Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Town of death Near Polygon Wood Year of death 1917 Month of death July Day of death 27 Age at death 20 Manner of death reference Killed in Action