Basic Details
Surname
Slater
Forenames
G J L
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
Gilbert John Leigh
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Notes
The Keble College website (see References) states: 'Entered College in Michaelmas Term, 1907. A member of the 1st VIII in Eights Week, 1908. Up for 5 terms. Emigrated to British Columbia, Canada in 1912; orchard owner in Kelowna. Returned to England in 1914 and commenced service on 9 August 1914 to the 8th Battalion, Royal Worcestershire Regiment as Lieutenant; Acting Adjutant, 1915; Acting Captain, 1916 (France). Killed in action at Fonque Villers, near Hébuterne, 30 April 1916.'
Primary Service
As stated on memorial
Service (Primary - Stated)
Army
Unit (Primary - Stated)
Royal Worcestershire Regiment
Sub-unit (Primary - Stated)
8th Battalion
Rank / Title (Primary - Stated)
Acting Captain
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
British Army
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
The Worcestershire Regiment
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Acting Captain
Death and Burial details
Country of death
Franc
Town of death
Fonque Villers, near Hébuterne
Year of death
1916
Month of death
April
Day of death
30
Age at death
29
Manner of death as stated
Killed in Action
Manner of death reference
Killed in Action