Basic Details Surname Merewether Forenames John Alworth Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Rifle Brigade Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 9th Bn Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort`s Own) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Somme Country of burial France Cemetery Thiepval Mem Year of death 1916 Month of death September Day of death 15 Age at death 34 Manner of death as stated K.i.a. Manner of death reference Killed in Action