Basic Details Surname Symes-Thompson Forenames Cholmeley Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes 1st. Battalion is stated as per memorial description, but other war records show 2nd. Battalion, Grenadier Guards. Born, 16th. April 1881. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Grenadier Guards Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 1st. Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Grenadier Guards Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Town of death Near Ypres Country of burial Belgium Cemetery Zillebeke Churchyard Year of death 1914 Month of death November Day of death 17 Age at death 33 Manner of death as stated Gave his Life Manner of death reference Killed in Action