Basic Details Surname Hazel Forenames Albert William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours Commander of the British Empire Notes CWGC provides the extra detail and the fact he was killed by a sniper. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Colonel Death and Burial details Country of death Egypt Town of death Cairo Country of burial Egypt Town of burial Cairo Cemetery War Memorial Cemetery Year of death 1919 Month of death March Day of death 24 Age at death 42 Manner of death as stated Killed on active service Manner of death reference Killed in Action