Basic Details Surname Branton Forenames Charles Leonard Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 2705 FORMERLEY 5301 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) KINGS OWN ROYAL LANCASTER REGIMENT Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 1st Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) PRIVATE Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Secondary Service As stated on memorial Service (Secondary - Stated) ARMY BRITISH Unit (Secondary - Stated) LINCOLNSHIRE REGIMENT Our references Service (Secondary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Secondary - Our reference) The Lincolnshire Regiment Death and Burial details Country of death France Country of burial Not Stated on Memorial Cemetery Not Stated on Memorial Year of death 1917 Month of death April Day of death 12 Manner of death as stated KILED IN ACTION Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial