Basic Details Surname Simpson Forenames C V M Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Charles Vernon Martin War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Year of death 1917 Month of death July Day of death 31 Manner of death reference Killed in Action