Basic Details Surname Witt Forenames John William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Private 22876. 2nd Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment. Killed in action 23rd October 1916. Born Cawthorpe, Lincs, enlisted Newark, Notts and resident Stapleford, Lincs. Commemorated at Thiepval Memorial. Pier and Face 1C. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Lincs.Regt Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) PTE Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Lincolnshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Manner of death as stated Killed Manner of death reference Killed in Action