Basic Details Surname Swanson Forenames E Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Ernest 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) Rifle Brigade Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Town of death Ypres Year of death 1917 Month of death August Day of death 16 Age at death 31 Manner of death reference Killed in Action