Basic Details Surname Beal Forenames Ernest Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Ernest Frederick War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours VC Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Alexandra, Princess of Wales's Own Yorkshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Second Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Alexandra, Princess of Wales`s Own (Yorkshire Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Saint-Léger Cemetery Arras Memorial Year of death 1918 Month of death March Day of death 22 Age at death 35 Manner of death reference Killed in Action Status Notes VC citation covers acts of bravery on 21st and 22nd March 1918. He was killed on 22nd March.