Basic Details Surname O'Beirne Forenames Hugh James Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours CB CVO Notes He came up to Balliol in 1884 and so was the oldest man from Balliol to be killed in WW1. He died on board HMS Hampshire as he worked for the Foreign Office and was chosen to accompany Lord Kitchener. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Civilians Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Civilian Death and Burial details Year of death 1916 Month of death June Day of death 6 Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Occupation Diplomatic Service Biography Balliol College, Oxford, Matriculated 1884