Basic Details Surname Cranston Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) C.S.M. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Company Sergeant Major Death and Burial details Year of death 1916 Month of death July Day of death 16 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action