Basic Details Surname Blackburn Forenames John Edward Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) 9th Battalion London Regiment (Queen Victoria`s Rifles) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Rifleman Death and Burial details Country of death France Cemetery Arras Memorial Year of death 1917 Month of death April Day of death 14 Age at death 28 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action