Basic Details Surname Emsden Forenames Gersham J. Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number G/87374 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Duke of Cambridge's Own (Middlesex Regiment) Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 17th Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Duke of Cambridge's Own (Middlesex Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Not stated on memorial Country of burial No Known Grave Commemorated on the Arras Memorial Year of death 1917 Month of death December Day of death 11 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action