Basic Details Surname Johnson Forenames James Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) KOSB Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Signaller Our References Unit (Primary - Our reference) Kings Own Scottish Borderers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Signaller Death and Burial details Country of burial France Cemetery Vermelles Year of death 1916 Month of death May Day of death 27 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated Killed in action by an aerial torpedo Manner of death reference Killed in Action