Basic Details Surname Abbott Forenames Eric Goward 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) Unit (Primary - Stated) South Staffordshire Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 5th Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The South Staffordshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1917 Month of death March Day of death 14 Age at death 24 Manner of death as stated Killed In Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Relationships His Brother Cyril Edward Abbott