Basic Details Surname Davison Forenames John Lilburne Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes According to York University source (see References) he was a Clerk in the university library. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The King's (Shropshire Light Infantry) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Year of death 1917 Month of death September Day of death 26 Manner of death reference Killed in Action