Basic Details Surname Raikes Forenames J F Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John Francis War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes He had been educated Radley College at was due to attended Corpus as an Exhibitioner but chose instead to enlist in October 1914, serving in the ranks before receiving a Commission and being killed 2 years later. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Essex R Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) 2nd Lt Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Essex Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1916 Month of death October Day of death 10 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated Unknown Manner of death reference Killed in Action