Basic Details Surname Fitzsimmons Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler (see References) provide the extra details. He was a blacksmith but also a Reservist and so was called up in August 1914. He is also listed on IWM 2689. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) East Lancashire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Town of death Ypres Country of burial Belgium Town of burial Ploegstreert Cemetery Lancashire Cottage British Military Cemetery Year of death 1915 Month of death January Day of death 15 Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial