Basic Details Surname Preedy Forenames John Benjamin Knowlton Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes According to York University source (see References) he was a Secretary in the University Extension Department and the memorial shows he held a Master of Arts degree. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The London Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1917 Month of death October Day of death 26 Manner of death reference Killed in Action