Basic Details Surname Smith Forenames W G F Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename William Gerald Furness War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes All service and death details are sourced from The Old Birkonian Society website (see References) which also carries a picture and a biographical details of him. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Prince of Wales's (North Staffordshire Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Town of death Ypres Year of death 1915 Month of death July Day of death 5 Manner of death reference Killed in Action