Basic Details Surname Brierley Forenames Edward B Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Edward Bennett War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) M.G.C. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Gunr. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Machine Gun Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Gunner Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death September Day of death 27 Age at death 34 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action