Basic Details Surname Bland Forenames George E Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 27346 Notes Additional info from CWGC Son of John Wilson Bland and Alice Bland, of Thickholme Cottages, Applethwaite, Windermere. Native of Troutbeck. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Border Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) C Coy. 11th Battalion. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Border Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of burial Belgium Town of burial Nieuwpoort, West-vlaanderen Cemetery Nieuwpoort Communal Cemetery Year of death 1917 Month of death July Day of death 3 Age at death 29 Manner of death as stated Unknown