Basic Details Surname Houghton Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours MM Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Manchester Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 18th Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) First Officer Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Manchester Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) First Officer Death and Burial details Year of death 1917 Month of death December Day of death 14 Age at death 24 Manner of death as stated Unknown