Basic Details Surname Whittle Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) 11th Ches. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Pte. Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Cheshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Vimy Ridge Year of death 1917 Month of death October Day of death 24 Age at death 22 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action