Basic Details Surname Blackford Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours C.G.I. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Royal Navy Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Death and Burial details Year of death 1919 Month of death October Day of death 9 Age at death 62 Manner of death as stated Present at the bombardment of Alexandria in 1882 Manner of death reference Not Applicable