Basic Details Surname Empson Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Military Service Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Fusiliers Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Secondary Service As stated on memorial Service (Secondary - Stated) Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Secondary - Stated) Lieutenant Our references Service (Secondary - Our reference) Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps Rank / Title (Secondary - Our reference) Commander (E) Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death Driffield Country of burial United Kingdom Town of burial Blacktoft Cemetery Holy Trinity Churchyard Year of death 1914 Month of death May Day of death 15 Age at death 22 Manner of death as stated Died in the service of his country