Basic Details Surname Sprigg Forenames John William Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative surname Sprigg Alternative forename John William War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes CWGC records that Private John Sprigg, regimental number 41088, was serving in the 4th Battalion Essex Regiment when he died on 25/11/1917. He has no known grave but is commemorated on Panels 33-39 of the Jerusalem Memorial. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army Unit (Primary - Stated) Essex Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 1st/4th Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Essex Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Not stated on memorial Town of death Not stated Country of burial Not stated on memorial Town of burial Not stated on memorial Cemetery Not stated on memorial Year of death 1917 Month of death November Day of death 25 Age at death 23 Manner of death as stated Died