Basic Details Surname Hirst Forenames H D Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Henry Denne War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours Mentioned in Despatches Notes The Keble College website (see References) states: ' Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army Unit (Primary - Stated) The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 3rd Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieutenant Colonel Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Colonel Death and Burial details Year of death 1918 Month of death May Day of death 16 Age at death 52 Manner of death as stated Died