Basic Details Surname Kitchener Forenames Horatio Herbert Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Field Marshal Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Field Marshal Death and Burial details Country of death Scotland Year of death 1916 Month of death June Day of death 5 Age at death 65 Manner of death as stated Died aboard HMS Hampshire when it struck a mine Manner of death reference Killed in Action