Basic Details Surname Ball Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes All extra details sourced from Sefton War Memorials (see References). John was killed in an attack near the village of Flers, on the Somme. He is listed on the Thiepval Memorial. Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) PTE Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The King's (Liverpool Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Town of death Flers, Somme Year of death 1916 Month of death September Day of death 26 Age at death 19 Manner of death as stated Unknown Manner of death reference Killed in Action