Basic Details
Surname
Rimmer
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 the son of Robert and Ellen Rimmer of Maghull and he died at King George's Hospital in Ilford, Essex, but the circumstances are unknown. His body was brought home for burial in St. Andrew's Churchyard, Maghull.
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 (Shropshire Light Infantry)
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Private
Death and Burial details
Country of death
England
Town of death
Ilford, Essex
Country of burial
England
Town of burial
Maghull, Liverpool
Cemetery
St Andrew's Churchyard
Year of death
1918
Month of death
October
Day of death
12
Age at death
21
Manner of death as stated
Unknown