Basic Details Surname Benbow Forenames J E Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John Edward War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was killed when in charge of a water carrying party and is also commemorated on IWM 2224 and 596. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Lancashire Fusiliers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Somme Country of burial France Town of burial Beuvry Cemetery Gorre British Military Cemetery Year of death 1918 Month of death February Day of death 11 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action