Basic Details Surname Knighton Forenames G G Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Gerald Godfrey War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes The College website adds: 'He came up in 1906 from Aldenham School. Taught after going down. Died of wounds received in action near Arras 28.4.1917. Buried at Bucquoy Road Cem., Ficheux.' Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Oxford & Bucks L. I. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Major Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death near Boisleux-au-Mont, Arras Country of burial France Town of burial Ficheux Cemetery Bucquoy Road British Military Cemetery Year of death 1917 Month of death April Day of death 30 Age at death 28 Manner of death reference Died of Wounds