Basic Details Surname Simpson Forenames John Parker Norfolk Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 5th Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Second Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Town of death Ypres Year of death 1915 Month of death May Day of death 24 Manner of death as stated Died Of Wounds Manner of death reference Died of Wounds