Basic Details Surname Ling Forenames Leonard Simpson Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Second Lieutenant Our References Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Town of death Avion Year of death 1917 Month of death April Day of death 23 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Relationships Only son of H. & S.A. Ling