Basic Details Surname Compton Forenames Rex Gender Male Information stated on memorial 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. He is also listed on the Menin Gate. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Essex Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Town of death Ypres Year of death 1917 Month of death August Day of death 12 Age at death 20 Manner of death reference Killed in Action