Basic Details Surname Christie Forenames John 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) M.G.C. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) L/Cpl Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Machine Gun Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lance Corporal Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Town of death Ypres Year of death 1917 Month of death August Day of death 1 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Killed near Ypres Manner of death reference Killed in Action