Basic Details Surname Atkinson Forenames John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number 17774 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Bedfordshire Regiment Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 8th Bn Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Bedfordshire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Country of burial France Cemetery No.2 Serre Road, Somme Year of death 1916 Month of death September Day of death 15 Age at death 43 Manner of death as stated Killed in Action Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Birthplace Blunham Address Bedford, Resident Great Barford Relationships Son Of Mr And Mrs W G Atkinson