Basic Details Surname Band Forenames G L Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Gordon Laidman War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes All service and death details are sourced from The Old Birkonian Society website (see References) which also carries a picture and a biographical details of him. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Northumberland Fusiliers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1917 Month of death June Day of death 20 Manner of death as stated Unknown Manner of death reference Killed in Action