Basic Details Surname Burton Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John Benjamin War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He is also commemorated on IWM 2626 and 2627. He died after being wounded in the eyes and chest. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on Memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on Memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not Stated on Memorial Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) York and Lancaster Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death September Day of death 30 Age at death 27 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on the Memorial Manner of death reference Died of Wounds