Basic Details Surname Simpson Forenames James Cowie Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 174th Tunneling Company Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Engineers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Cemetery Aveluy Communal Cemetery Extension Year of death 1916 Month of death December Day of death 5 Age at death 31