Basic Details Surname Rukin Forenames John H Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John Herbert War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was a Sunday School teacher, deputy organist at the local Methodist Church and worked as a twiner piecer in a mill before he enlisted in April 1916. He is also commemorated on IWM 2754 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Not stated on the memorial Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Northumberland Fusiliers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Country of burial France Town of burial Armentieres Cemetery Cite Bonjean British Military Cemetery Year of death 1916 Month of death December Day of death 13 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action