Basic Details Surname Hooton Forenames N M Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Nelson Mackrow War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) 17th Battalion London Regiment (Poplar and Stepney Rifles) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Town of death Ypres Year of death 1917 Month of death August Day of death 16 Age at death 20