Basic Details Surname Bent Forenames Philip Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Not Stated on Memorial Honours VC Notes Date of action for which VC awarded: 1 October 1917 Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Leicestershire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieutenant Colonel Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Leicestershire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Colonel