Basic Details Surname Smith-Masters Forenames Bruce S. Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours MC Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Essex Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death The Somme Year of death 1916 Month of death July Day of death 1 Age at death 24 Manner of death reference Other Personal Details Relationships Son of the Rev.J.E Smith-Masters, vicar of Stewkley