Basic Details Surname Bovill Forenames J E Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John Eric War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes The College website adds: 'He came up in 1913 from Harrow. He was the younger brother of Edward Henry [also commemorated here] and uncle of Reynolds Stone, the engraver. Killed in the trenches by a sniper. Buried at Vermelles Cem., near Lens.' Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army Unit (Primary - Stated) 6th Dragoon Gds Carabiniers Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) 6th Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Lieutenant Death and Burial details Country of death France Country of burial France Town of burial Vermelles Year of death 1916 Month of death January Day of death 23 Age at death 21 Manner of death reference Killed in Action