Basic Details Surname Kirkpatrick Forenames John Simpson Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes The Man With The Donkey Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Commonwealth Unit (Primary - Stated) Australian Forces Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) Australian Army Medical Corps Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Commonwealth Armed Forces Unit (Primary - Our reference) Australian Forces Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Town of death Gallipoli Year of death 1915 Month of death May Day of death 19 Age at death 22 Manner of death as stated Unknown Personal Details Birthplace South Shields