Basic Details Surname Blackburn Forenames Cecil J Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number G/15822 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 7th Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Company Quarter-Master Sergeant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Company Quarter Master Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of burial France Town of burial Tilloy-les-mifflaines, Pas De Calais Cemetery Tilloy British Cemetery Year of death 1917 Month of death May Day of death 3 Manner of death reference Other