Basic Details Surname Merritt Forenames A Thomas Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Arthur Thomas 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 Field Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Year of death 1917 Month of death August Day of death 3 Age at death 22