Basic Details Surname Birley Forenames John Richard Gender Male Information stated on memorial 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 Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lance Corporal Death and Burial details Country of burial Belgium Town of burial Langemark Cemetery Cement House Cemetery Year of death 1917 Month of death October Day of death 5 Age at death 25 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action