Basic Details Surname Simpson Forenames C Vernon Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 5th Battn. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of burial Belgium Town of burial Vlamertinghe Year of death 1917 Month of death July Day of death 31 Age at death 25 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action