Basic Details Surname Hodgson Forenames Michael Reginald Kirkman Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Fusiliers Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 2nd Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) 2nd Battalion London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Town of death Near Ypres Year of death 1915 Month of death March Day of death 17 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action