Basic Details Surname Walker Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Johnnie Thomas War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 15404 Notes Hornshaw and Fowler (see References) provide the extra detail and found him also listed on IWM 2224 and 596. A weaver in a mill, he died after being shot in the head. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Devonshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Somme Country of burial France Town of burial Vermelles Cemetery British Military Cemetery Year of death 1916 Month of death September Day of death 8 Age at death 26 Manner of death reference Killed in Action