Basic Details Surname Slaney Forenames John Cobley Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes He matriculated in 1905. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Field Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Field Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Town of death Ypres Country of burial Belgium Town of burial Dickebusch Cemetery New Military Cemetery Year of death 1916 Month of death February Day of death 17 Age at death 33 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action