Basic Details Surname Hirst Forenames L G Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Leonard George War Military Service Served or died Died Honours Military Cross Notes Forename, service and death details are sourced from the school website (see References) which also carries biographical details. He committed suicide. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Engineers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death France Country of burial France Town of burial Abbeville Cemetery Communal Cemetery Year of death 1918 Month of death October Day of death 18 Manner of death reference Other