Basic Details Surname Burgess Forenames Josiah 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) ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) LANCE CORPORAL Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Irish Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lance Corporal Death and Burial details Country of death Not Stated on Memorial Country of burial Not Stated on Memorial Cemetery Not Stated on Memorial Year of death 1915 Month of death August Day of death 16 Manner of death as stated KILLED IN ACTION Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial