Basic Details Surname Simpson Forenames Vernon Robert Arthur Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 2422 Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) County of London Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 20th Battalion Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) 20th Battalion London Regiment (Blackheath and Woolwich) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Cemetery Le Touret Memorial Year of death 1915 Month of death May Day of death 25 Age at death 23 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action