Basic Details Surname Child Forenames J W Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John William War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours Distinguished Conduct Medal Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was a rubber worker but also a Territorial and so called up when war broke out. He was awarded the DCM for attacking a redoubt SW of Krithia and holding it with 4 others for 10 hours on 4/6/15. He died 2 months later and is also commemorated on IWM 2224. 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 Lancashire Fusiliers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Turkey Town of death Dardanelles Year of death 1915 Month of death August Day of death 4 Age at death 17 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Died of Wounds