Basic Details Surname Clare Forenames George William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours V C Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) 17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridge`s Own) Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 5th Battalion Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) 17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridge's Own) Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Bourlon Wood Country of burial No Knowm Grave Year of death 1917 Month of death November Day of death 29 Manner of death as stated Killed In Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Birthplace S T Ives Huntingdonshire