Basic Details Surname Mellenfield Forenames Cecil Beven 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) South Lancashire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Second Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Prince of Wales's Volunteers (South Lancashire Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1916 Month of death October Day of death 23 Age at death 33 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action