Basic Details Surname Forster Forenames J W Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes DIED OF GAS POISONING Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Engineers Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Engineers Death and Burial details Year of death 1916 Month of death June Day of death 27 Manner of death as stated KILLED IN ACTION Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Address 17 VICTORIA STREET