War deaths are recorded in a separate GRO index The details on the War deaths certificates are usually rather sparse Often place of death is France & Flanders , cause of death died of wounds or disease but yes it should at least give age at death Nivard Ovington in Cornwall (UK) > like you I looked at FMP but missed the one you found - bit of a maze > really. > > go to the 'deaths' records page > select British Overseas 1761 - 1994 then > select GRO War Deaths Army Other Ranks 1914 -1920 and search on name > > As far as I can determine these records are held at Southport but I have no > idea what personal information they hold - you would expect at least age at > death. > > Wendy