Basic Details Surname Whitworth Forenames Ernest Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was not married but a token of love was sent upon his death by a Minnie. He was killed by shellfire and is also commemorated on IWM 2689. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Engineers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sapper Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Country of burial Belgium Town of burial Ploegsteert Cemetery St Quentin Cabaret British Military Cemetery Year of death 1917 Month of death May Day of death 28 Age at death 27 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action