Basic Details Surname Alker Forenames Robert Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 4995 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Lancashire Fusiliers Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 2nd Bn Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Pvt Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Lancashire Fusiliers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Country of burial Belgium Town of burial Ypres Cemetery Menin Gate Mem Year of death 1917 Month of death November Day of death 18 Manner of death as stated k.i.a. Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Birthplace Blackpool