Basic Details Surname Hanson Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was a farm labourer who enlisted in September 1916. He was wounded twice and also reported missing on 6/12/17 before being KIA. He is also commemorated on IWM 2754. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Lancashire Fusiliers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Country of burial France Town of burial Robecq Cemetery St Venant Robecq British Miliitary Cemetery Year of death 1918 Month of death April Day of death 25 Age at death 21 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action