Basic Details Surname Cranston Forenames John R Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 311220 Notes Additional info from CWGC Son of John George and Mary E. Cranston, of Alston, Cumberland. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Northumberland Fusiliers Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 16th Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Northumberland Fusiliers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of burial France Town of burial Pas De Calais Cemetery Loos Memorial Year of death 1916 Month of death August Day of death 4 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated Unknown