Basic Details Surname Howitt Forenames A Gordon Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours MC, DSO Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) 12th East Surreys Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The East Surrey Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death August Day of death 5 Manner of death as stated Fell in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action