Basic Details Surname Silk Forenames T W Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Thomas William War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours Mentioned in Despatches Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Devonshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Town of death Near Ypres Year of death 1917 Month of death October Day of death 26 Manner of death reference Missing