Basic Details Surname Kipling Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Jack War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Irish Guards Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 2nd Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Irish Guards Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Loos Country of burial France Town of burial Haisnes Cemetery St Mary's A.D.S. Cemetery Year of death 1915 Month of death September Day of death 27 Age at death 18 Manner of death reference Killed in Action