Basic Details Surname West Forenames Lionel R E 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) 8th Battn The London Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) 8th Battalion London Regiment (Post Office Rifles) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Bethune Country of burial France Town of burial Givenchy-en-Gohelle Cemetery Guards Cemetery, Windy Corner, Cuinchy Year of death 1915 Month of death April Day of death 23 Age at death 27 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action