Basic Details Surname Belcher Forenames Douglas Walter Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Served Honours Victoria Cross Notes Lance Sergeant Belcher was the first Territorial from the ranks to receive the VC, awarded for his bravery in Belgium in 1915, during WWI Primary Service As stated on memorial Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 1/5th (City of London Battalion) The London Rifle Brigade Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The London Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of death England Country of burial England Town of burial Claygate, Surrey Cemetery Holy Trinity Church Year of death 1953 Month of death June Day of death 3 Age at death 63