Basic Details Surname Pearce Forenames Sydney 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) British Army Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Engineers Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Engineers Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1917 Month of death August Day of death 18 Age at death 34 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action