Basic Details Surname Johnston Forenames Francis Earl 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 (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) North Staffs Regt Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 3rd Brigade NZ Division Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Brigadier General Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Brigadier General Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death France Country of burial France Town of burial Bailleul Com Cem Year of death 1917 Month of death August Day of death 7 Manner of death as stated K.i.a. Manner of death reference Killed in Action