Basic Details Surname McNair Forenames Eric A Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours VC Notes Magdalen College Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Sussex Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 9th Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Royal Sussex Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of death Italy Town of death Genoa Year of death 1918 Month of death August Day of death 12 Age at death 24 Manner of death as stated Unknown Personal Details Address Calcutta