Basic Details Surname Wilkes Forenames Samuel Joseph Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 6621 Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) 1st Bn King`s Shropshire Light Infantry Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) King`s Shropshire Light Infantry Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Cemetery Menin Gate Memorial Year of death 1916 Month of death April Day of death 22 Age at death 18