Basic Details Surname Walsh Forenames John E Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John Edmund War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was not married and worked as a cabinet-maker but also had an evening job in the Townhall Picture House. He enlisted in May 1915 and died in a casualty clearing station of a gunshot wound to his right thigh. He is also commemorated on IWM 2130 and 2829. 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) Royal Engineers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Corporal Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Country of burial Belgium Town of burial Brandhoek Cemetery New British Military Cemetery Year of death 1917 Month of death August Day of death 11 Age at death 23 Manner of death as stated Unknown Manner of death reference Died of Wounds