Basic Details Surname Blades Forenames George Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Joined the army on 28th of May 1916. Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) The Royal Irish Fusiliers Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 1st Bn Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Princess Victoria`s (Royal Irish Fusiliers) Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1918 Month of death March Day of death 21 Age at death 23 Manner of death as stated Fell in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action