Basic Details Surname Paxton Forenames Edward J Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Edward John War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 80011 Notes One of 6 brothers to fight during the First World War. He died the day before the start of the Battle of the Scarpe, likely from an artillery barrage prior to the start of the German advance the next day. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Country of burial France Town of burial Neuville-Saint-Vaast Cemetery La Targette British Cemetery Year of death 1918 Month of death April Day of death 25 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action