Basic Details Surname Russell Forenames John Thomas Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number TF/1555 Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) 1st/5th Bn Royal Sussex Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Royal Sussex Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Skyline Trench Cemetery Thiepval Memorial Year of death 1916 Month of death August Day of death 16 Age at death 22 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action