Basic Details Surname Brooks Forenames Ernest Walter Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Fusiliers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Cemetery Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial Year of death 1917 Month of death September Day of death 20 Age at death 25 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action