Basic Details Surname Formby Forenames Richard William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Engineers Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) Public Works Department Madras Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Engineers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Le Transloy Year of death 1917 Month of death February Day of death 16 Age at death 40 Manner of death as stated Unknown Personal Details Relationships son of Myles & Emily Formby