Basic Details Surname Gaines Forenames M Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Matthew War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was married, enlisted in March 1915 and is also commemorated on 2689. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Machine Gun Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Year of death 1918 Month of death March Day of death 21 Age at death 29 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action