Basic Details Surname Smith Forenames J W Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 2846 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Scots Guards Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) drummer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Scots Guards Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Drummer Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death May Day of death 14 Manner of death as stated Unknown