Basic Details Surname Blair Forenames James Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 15483 Notes Additional info from CWGC Son of Thomas and Catherine Blair, of Hale, Milnthorpe, Westmorland. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Border Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 8th Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Corporal Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Border Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Corporal Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Country of burial Belgium Town of burial Ieper, West-vlaanderen Cemetery Ypres (menin Gate) Memorial Year of death 1917 Month of death August Day of death 5 Manner of death as stated Unknown