Basic Details Surname Blake Forenames Ballantyne Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Hertfordshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Cemetery Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial Year of death 1917 Month of death July Day of death 31 Age at death 41 Manner of death as stated Killed in action Manner of death reference Killed in Action