Basic Details Surname Knowles Forenames John W Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John William War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He died of gas poisoning and is also commemorated on IWM 2224 and 2670. 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 South Staffordshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Country of burial France Town of burial Achiet-le-Grand Cemetery Communal Cemetery Year of death 1918 Month of death February Day of death 16 Age at death 19 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Died of Wounds