Basic Details Surname Smith Forenames G F Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename George Frederick War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes The Gunfleet website (see References) is the source of the extra information. He is also listed on the Thiepval Memorial. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Essex Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Somme Year of death 1916 Month of death September Day of death 26 Age at death 24 Manner of death reference Missing