Basic Details Surname Houghton 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) Manchesters Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 18th Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Second. Lieut. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1917 Month of death December Day of death 14 Age at death 24 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action