Basic Details Surname Dawson Forenames James 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) Durham Light Infantry Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) 2nd Lieut Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Durham Light Infantry Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1918 Month of death May Day of death 28 Age at death 28 Manner of death as stated Killed in action in France Manner of death reference Killed in Action