Basic Details Surname Smerdon Forenames John Geoffrey Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Somerset Light Infantry Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) 2nd LIEUT Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Somerset Light Infantry Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Secondary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Secondary - Stated) Lancashire Fusiliers Rank / Title (Secondary - Stated) 2nd LIEUT Our references Service (Secondary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Secondary - Our reference) The Lancashire Fusiliers Rank / Title (Secondary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Town of death Battle of Menin Road Year of death 1917 Month of death September Day of death 20 Age at death 24 Manner of death as stated Killed in action whilst leading his company Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial