Basic Details Surname Simpson Forenames John Wycliffe Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number Honours Military Cross Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) The King's (Liverpool) Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 9th Bn. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Second Lieutenant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The King's (Liverpool Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of burial Belgium Town of burial Ypres Cemetery Menin Gate Year of death 1917 Month of death July Day of death 31 Age at death 24 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action