Basic Details Surname Lucas Forenames John Gordon Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes "made the supreme sacrifice (Menin Raod), Flanders Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) S. African Infantry Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sergt. Our References Unit (Primary - Our reference) South African Infantry Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death Flanders Year of death 1917 Month of death September Day of death 20 Manner of death as stated Made the supreme sacrifice Manner of death reference Killed in Action