Basic Details Surname Melling Forenames J T Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename John Thomas War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was originally from Southport, was married to Martha and they had two children: he worked in the Cornholme bobbin works before he enlisted in 1914. He is also commemorated on IWM 2224. 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 King's (Liverpool Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Country of burial France Town of burial Pernes Cemetery British Military Cemetery Year of death 1918 Month of death July Day of death 14 Age at death 27 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on the Memorial Manner of death reference Died of Wounds