Basic Details Surname Hirst Forenames J W Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John William War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours Military Medal and Bar Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He is also commemorated on IWM 2747, as is his brother Albert who is also named here, and his biographical, service and death details as they found them are shown there. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) RFA Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Bdr Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Field Artillery Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Bombardier Death and Burial details Country of death France Year of death 1917 Month of death December Day of death 5 Age at death 24 Manner of death reference Killed in Action