Basic Details Surname Smith Forenames Alexander Frederick Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number London Z/900 Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Able Seaman Death and Burial details Cemetery Thiepval Memorial Year of death 1917 Month of death February Day of death 18 Age at death 32 Manner of death as stated Gave his life in defence of his country Manner of death reference Other